An EVC System (Emergency Voice Communication System) is a fixed, monitored and maintained, bi-directional, full duplex voice communication system to assist the orderly evacuation of disabled or mobility impaired people and enhance fire fighters communication during emergencies.
A disabled refuge system is not just for use during a fire, and must be available at all times.
The risk assessment of a building must be carried out to “current standards” not those when building systems were implemented and to make provision for means of escape for disabled people – The RRO, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is Government Legislation and an act of Parliament.
Building Regulations insist all new non-domestic buildings with more than one storey provide ‘refuge’ areas – relatively safe places where people who cannot easily use fire escapes and evacuation lifts can call for assistance and wait until help arrives. Simple, effective two-way communication (refuge system) in these areas is essential, firstly to assist rescue teams in determining where assistance is required and secondly to reassure people help is on the way.
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