What is a Disabled Refuge EVC System?

British Standard BS5588-8 requires certain buildings to be constructed with "refuge" areas for disabled persons to wait for rescue in the event of an emergency. The same standard states "..there must be a system of communications between those people temporarily waiting in each refuge and those members of the building management who are organising the evacuation the building." A disabled refuge EVC (emergency voice communication) system is the equipment that provides the means of communication between the disabled refuges and the control room. It is a 'intercom' system with special features to increase usability and reliability in the event of an emergency. BS5839-9 states that ".. the main purpose of an EVC in a building or complex is to support the fire safety strategy of the building or complex".

Do You Need a Disabled Refuge EVC System?

According to BS5839-9 "..the need for EVC in any specific building on complex will normally be determined by the authority responsible for enforcing fire legislation in that building".

Folknoll Disabled Refuge EVC Products

To enable you and your clients to comply with BS5588-8 by installing a BS5839-9 compliant disabled refuge EVC Folknoll offer their DR-7700 series Disabled Refuge EVC.

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