VOICE EVACUATION
Simply put, Voice Evacuation is similar to Public Address
inasmuch as it can provide announcements, music, shift change
tones etc. Where it differs is that the entire system is designed
to continue to function even though everything else may be
failing.
This covers all aspects of the system from the type of cable
used and how it is installed to the provision of redundant
amplifiers on standby waiting to fill the gap should an amplifier
fail.
A well installed system will provide automatic clear and
concise instructions to anyone in the building in the event
of an emergency.
When a Fire Alarm sounder or bell operates, people tend to
look at the person next to them and ask “is this a drill?”
or “are they testing the system?” As if the stranger
next to them will know?
When a Voice Alarm operates, people just get up and leave
the building.
To this end, our Voice Evacuation systems are designed and
installed to meet the requirements of BS5839 part 8.
Please go to the BS5839
Notes page for further detail.
Voice alarm systems are considered by many as the
most effective means of alerting customers and members of
staff in the event of an emergency. In recent tests it has
been shown that peoples response times to voice evacuation
systems is considerably faster than that of systems which
do not rely on voice alarm technology and
this is because the human voice is by far the most easily
understood form of alerting someone to immediate danger. At
Connexions we have a vast amount of knowledge where voice
alarms are concerned and we offer sound practical advice and
expert installation of such systems in the South West of the
UK in all major regions including Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol
and South Wales. |
