VA Fundamentals

The VA Fundamentals course starts from basic PA / acoustic knowledge then builds to detail the concept, planning and integration of the various ‘life critical’ aspects of a design.

An engineer’s introduction to the requirements of the current version of BS5839-8:2023, detailing the requirements for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems, along with practical advice and examples.

22nd
April

VA Fundamentals

22-Apr-2026 8:30 AM - 22-Apr-2026 4:00 PM
The Rose Shure Experience Centre, 24 King William St, London EC4R 9AT UK - +44 312 736 6000
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What you will Learn:

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In the Voice Alarm Fundamentals course you will learn...

• VA system principles
• British Standards, Legislation
• Circuits, Zones
• VA system categories
• Networking
• Phased Evacuation
• Alarm Messages
• Emergency microphones
• VACIE – router facilities
• CIE – fire panel interfacing
• Amplifier topology
• Loudspeaker characteristics
• Audibility, Intelligibility
• Loudspeaker line monitoring

Who Should Attend?

If you are involved in specifying, designing or installing voice alarm systems, particularly audio engineers and fire engineers but also fire service personnel, facility managers and system maintainers will gain valuable skills.

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