Do I Need Refuge Areas
Do I Need Refuge Areas
Yes unless you have:
n Single storey building
n Flat or ramped exits from each floor to outside
n Fire fighting / evacuation rated lift
Building regulations state:
n To facilitate the effective evacuation of people from refuges an emergency voice communication (EVC) system should be provided.
n It is essential that the occupants of each refuge are able to alert other people that they are in need of assistance and for them to be reassured that this assistance will be forthcoming.
n Part B of building regulations state that systems should meet BS5839 part 9
n Outstation should be provided in each refuge location
n Master/Base station should be located in fire control room or by main fire alarm panel
What is Refuge Alerter
n Emergency voice communication system
n Photo luminescent outstation with Braille
n Induction loop built into outstation for hard of hearing users.
n Visual indication of call acknowledged
n Ringing tone whilst call waiting
n Option of only becoming active under fire alarm activation
n Radio based system
n Meets relevant parts of BS5839-8
Why Radio
n Ease of installation and saves disruption
n Usually cheaper than a hard wired approach
n Allows a hand held radio to communicate with the outstations and base station – even from outside.
n Multi building sites can communicate with one central location (
n Secure encrypted communication
n Only licensed frequencies used
Conclusion
n Wired systems are a flawed design
n Refuge Alerter is easy and cost effective to install
n Fully DDA compliant
n Proven technology from a proven company
n Reference sites available
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