Emergency evacuations – ensuring efficient and reliable roll calls
The fire drill has been a familiar event throughout the lives of most people. From termly practice runs at school through to the regular office drills, we’ve all experienced the scheduled interruption to the day to file out in an…
Hyfire’s EvacWireless offers a rapid and efficient solution to BS8629 requirements
With high-rise residential building owners and managers under pressure to be ready for the new BS8629 evacuation-control regulations, global wireless fire-detection and alarm devices leader Hyfire has launched EvacWireless, offering rapid installation, simplified maintenance and minimal installation disruption. The British…
Voice Evacuation system, better described as voice safety systems
The idea behind voice alarm/voice evacuation (VA/VE) is a simple one. Clear, straightforward instructions are made in a calm, human voice to direct people out of a building and to safety. Traditional fire alarm system using bells merely alert people…