Fire safety information
The benefits of wireless EVC systems
There are two main types of Emergency Voice Communication Systems (EVCS): hard-wired and wireless.
In this blog we talk about some benefits of wireless (also known as ‘radio-based’) systems.
Deaf fire alarms and the hotel sector: Are you compliant?
Accidental and deliberate fires in UK hotels have increased. Despite this, a recent report described how some hotels aren’t using fire alarm systems suitable for Deaf people.
Cutting costs? Don’t cut corners…
Amid any drive to reduce expenditure, organisations should ensure that their emergency communications systems continue to be reliable and compliant. Should organisations need to save money, the first step may be to start reassessing expenses as well as looking at...
Evacuation chairs: why are they important?
When it comes to fire safety, businesses need to ensure the safety of everyone on their premises. This includes providing the means for everybody to evacuate to a safe location. Included in the Regulatory Reform Act (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is that for all premises a...
Fire safety for Deaf and disabled people
Are you sure that everyone in your building would be safe in the event of a fire? With over 100,000 fires in buildings every year in the UK, it's vital to be able to guarantee the successful evacuation of all people within your building. To begin, here's...
Vibrating pillow pad – Everything you need to know
What is a vibrating pillow pad? Designed for Deaf and hard of hearing people, a vibrating pillow pad is a device used to protect and alert users in emergency situations. Typically interconnected with fire alarms or evacuation systems, vibrating pillow pads are used to...
5 reasons your building needs Deaf Alerter
Is your building in need of a deaf fire alarm system? With several options on the market, it can be difficult to determine the most suitable. Here are the top 5 reasons your building can benefit from installing Deaf Alerter: Deaf...
5 reasons you need an EVC system
With over 100,000 fires in buildings every year in the UK, an Emergency Voice Communication system is vital to guarantee the safety and successful evacuation of all people within your building. What is an EVC system? An Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) system...
Mobile phones: Reliable as a fire alarm?
Why aren't mobile phone text systems reliable as fire alarms? Since 2002, BS5839-1 section 18 has been dedicated to the special requirements of “Fire alarm Warnings for people with Impaired Hearing”. It is vital that this standard is adhered to as this is seen...
What is a disabled Refuge?
A disabled refuge is a relatively safe temporary waiting area, located within a building to aid the evacuation of all people as safely as possible. The disabled refuge area allows building management and emergency services to assist all people out of a building in the...
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