Voice Alarm System Guides
Under the right circumstances, Voice Alarm Systems (VAS) in buildings have been proven to be the most effective way to evacuate the premises in the event of an emergency. This is particularly important in buildings where a) occupants are only visiting on a temporary basis and may not be familiar with their surroundings [e.g. shopping centres, transport terminals, public buildings and the like] and b) large buildings that operate a phased evacuation strategy.
Voice Alarm Systems (VAS)
Voice Alarm Systems (VAS) are critical life safety systems that need to operate after a fire has started and continue working during the emergency evacuation. Therefore, they must be highly secure and robust – utilising fire-rated cabling, secondary power supplies (with integral batteries) and full system monitoring to ensure that any faults are notified promptly, so that repairs can be completed without delay. Emergency evacuation systems must be available at all times.
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To assist system specifiers, industry professionals and end-users responsible for the management of premises, ISCVE has produced dedicated guides to help understand the requirements of Voice Alarm Systems.
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Voice Alarm Systems Guide For Industry Professionals
This guide is for VAS Professionals including people in these job roles;
- Audio/Acoustic Consultants
- Audio System Designers
- Audio System Installers
- Audio System Engineers (for Verification, Commissioning and ongoing Maintenance).
It aims to help professionals in the Voice Alarm industry, ensuring they are suitably qualified and fully familiar with all the relevant Standards and working practices when specifying, designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining life safety systems.
Voice Alarm Systems Guide For Responsible Premises Management
This guide is for those responsible for premises management in their job roles;
- Facilities Managers
- Premises Managers
- Building Managers
- Operational and Safety Managers
It aims to guide those responsible for premises management, ensuring they are aware of the legal responsibilities and ongoing operational training, testing and maintenance arrangements for their life safety systems.
Voice Alarm Systems Guide For System Specifiers
This guide is for job roles that include design, install, commissioning or maintenance of VAS systems;
- Acoustic Consultants
- M&E Consultants
- System Designers
- Fire Safety Managers
It aims to provide comprehensive guidance for those seeking a deeper understanding of relevant Standards, strategies, system priorities, and design required for effectiveness and reliability of life safety systems.
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ISCVE Skills Training
ISCVE offers a series of Skills courses designed to cover a range of applications including Audio-Visual Skills, Core Skills, Voice Alarm Skills and more. Find out more here;
