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Emergency Voice Communication
Systems (EVCS)
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Committed to Life Safety for all
An EVCS (Emergency Voice
With access provided for all, provision
suitable areas for refuge and the type of
Communication System) or Disabled
must be made for safe evacuation in
construction, the Standard specifies the
Refuge System is designed for use in
the event of an emergency. In some
need for two way communication.
buildings that contain refuge areas.
circumstances, those with physical
This type of intercom system allows
impairments can be assisted by others –
emergency services to be in constant
but in many situations this is not suitable
contact with the people in the refuge
or safe.
areas who seek assistance. The Equality
Act (formerly The Disability Discrimination
Act) made it the responsibility of all
companies, nationwide, to ensure that
access to buildings and services is
available to everyone – there must be no
discrimination.
An EVCS allows firefighters and others
to communicate with one another during
emergency situations. The system also
allows communication with disabled
A solution comes in the form of temporary
persons. It is a “system that allows
areas of safety – ‘refuge areas’. The
voice communication in either direction
person in need of assistance is helped
between a central control point and a
to the closest refuge area and awaits
number of other points throughout a
safe evacuation. Refuge areas must
building or building complex, particularly
meet certain criteria: these are covered
in a fire emergency situation”
in BS9999:2008. As well as describing
(BS5839-9:2011 3.4).
Please find below an extract from the British Standard for your
reference
BS 5839-9:2011
commissioning and maintenance of
Mobile telephones and two-way radio sets
emergency voice communication (EVC)
are therefore not within its scope. Voice
systems in and around buildings and at
alarm systems are primarily intended for
sports, entertainment and similar venues.
the automatic broadcasting of evacuation
It ensures that high standards of reliability,
messages are excluded from this code of
safety and security are achieved,
practice. This British Standard does not
together with acceptable standards
recommend whether or not an emergency
Executive
summary
of performance. This code of practice
voice communication system should be
primarily relates to the use of EVC in
installed in a given premises. This part
assisting both firefighters and those
of BS 5839 does not cover systems
Recommendations for the planning,
responsible for evacuating buildings or
combining electrically the functions of
design, installation, commissioning
sports stadia in fire emergency situations,
EVC systems with functions of other fire-
and maintenance of emergency voice
including evacuation of disabled persons.
related or non-fire-related systems.
communication systems in buildings.
Use, other than in fire emergency
Abstract
situations, by disabled persons and
This British Standard, a part of the BS
addressed in detail.
Fire detection and alarm systems for
buildings. Code of practice for the
design, installation, commissioning
and maintenance of emergency voice
communication systems.
5839 series, provides recommendations
for the planning, design, installation,
others, although not precluded, is not
In the context of this code of practice, an
EVC system contains no portable parts.
This part of BS 5839 applies only to
emergency voice communication systems
for use in a temperate climate such as
that of the United Kingdom.
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The Compact 9 System
The Compact 9 System is ideal for small to medium sized installations
which don’t require the complexity of a full network solution.
This system comprises of the 9 Line
Typical System Architecture:
Key features:
Master Exchange Unit and up to
The Compact 9 Line Master Exchange
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9 Outstations (Type A, Type B, or
Unit is a self contained enclosure housing
Emergency Assist Alarms). Using the 10
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a Master Handset, 9 Line Exchange,
line Slave Exchange Unit this system can
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power supply, and battery charger. It can
be easily expanded to 19 lines.
be surface or semi-flush mounted as
The Compact 9 is modular in design
standard.
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and the controller manages all functions
for the first 9 zones. There is no need
for additional equipment such as power
supplies.
BS5839 part 9 (2011) compliant
4 navigation keys
6 status LED’s
4 line, 20 character LCD
Simple menu programming
Contact outputs to interface with
Fire Detection or Voice Alarm
Systems
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Using the 10 Line Exchange
unit extends the system to 19
communication lines
In addition to Type A and Type B
Outstations it can also monitor
Emergency Assist Alarms (using
a 2 core radial)
Connection between the
exchange unit and slave is
achieved using standard 4 core
fire rated cable
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The Network 8 System
The Network 8 EVCS modular architecture is ideal for use in larger
buildings with up to 256 communications zones. Suitable for use in
high rise buildings as well as large complexes such as schools and
universities.
The Network 8 System greatly reduces
Key features:
the cabling requirement and equipment
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‘on view’ in such key places as reception
areas, making the system much more
aesthetically pleasing to the customer as
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well reducing the cost of installation.
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Typical System Architecture:
The system is controlled by the Network
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Master Handset. It is possible to add up
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to 7 additional master handsets allowing
the Network 8 to deliver a highly flexible
emergency management strategy.
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Larger systems are built using a series
of Exchange Units connected to a loop
network providing cost effective and
secure installations.
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Each Exchange can control up to
8 independent monitored lines
Controls up to 256 Lines (32
exchanges)
Built in monitored 1A battery
charger
12 status LEDs
Dry contact for fault or
“in-use” indication
Serial port for configuration or
updates
Dual network ports which
provide power for the master
handsets
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Clear LED indication on the
Exchange Unit for effective &
easy fault finding
Can be easily connected to a fire
panel or BMS
Upload information quickly via a
PC using the serial port
Distributed system architecture,
no central exchange rack
required
In addition to Type A and Type B
Outstations the Compact 5 Line
Exchange Unit can also monitor
Emergency Assist Alarms
No programming required, simply
connect the Outstations and the
system is ready to work
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Type A Outstation
The Type A Outstation is compatible with all EVCS systems for use as a
standard Fire Telephone or Disabled Refuge call point.
The Type A Outstation is a compact unit
Key features:
which offers easy access via a magnetic
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push catch door. The flush mountable
unit offers a unique front levelling system
allowing the back box to be mounted at
a slight angle whilst still retaining a true
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front face and door. A surface mountable
unit is also available.
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Fire telephones are hardwired full duplex
communications systems with monitoring
and battery backup, and are required in
buildings over 4 stories in many countries
in the world (in the UK this is governed
by BS 9999). These are provided as
a backup to traditional fireman’s radio
systems, which can fail to operate in many
high rise environments due to the large
amount of steel in the building, and the
“corona” effect of fire on radio broadcasts.
Compact design
High volume ringer
Status LED
Telecoil for hearing impaired
users
Full duplex operation
Automatic dialling when ‘off hook’
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Can be used on all Gent EVCS
systems providing compatibility
across the range
Can be used as a fire telephone
or a disabled refuge call point
Magnetic push catch, lockable
door
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Type B Outstation
The Type B Outstations are designed to be versatile, compact and
provide an easy to use refuge call point.
All Type B Outstations are defined in BS
Key features:
5839 part 9 and can be used as a Fire
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Telephone or Disabled Refuge call point.
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The Type B Outstation is available in red,
green and stainless steel. Tactile braille
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signage assists partially sighted people to
easily operate the Refuge Point.
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Compact design
Loop output for hearing impaired
users
Full duplex operation, allowing 2
way voice communication
High volume ringer
Status LED
Flush bezel available
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Can be used on all EVCS
systems
Full duplex operation, allowing 2
way voice communication
Tactile braille signage to assist
partially sighted people enabling
them to easily operate the refuge
point
Choosing outstation type
11.1.a
11.1.b
When choosing the Outstation type
An outstation intended for evacuation or
An outstation intended for use by disabled
for use with an EVCS we recommend
firefighting use should be Type A. A Type
people at refuges may be either Type A
reading section 11 of BS 5839 9:2011
B outstation should be used for such
or Type B. However, Type B outstations
which deals with Outstation Types and
purposes only where it is impractical to
should be used in situations where the
states as follows:
install a Type A outstation.
outstation will be operated by members of
the public.
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Emergency Assist Alarm Range
The Emergency Assist Alarm Kit has been specifically designed to
integrate disabled call functions into the EVCS network or EVCS
compact ranges providing the perfect solution for conformity with the
Building Regulations Document M and Equality Act 2010.
It has now become very common for the
The Emergency Assist Alarm Kit shows
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disabled toilet to be specified as part of
up as a call on the EVCS system, but has
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the refuge system.
no speech path so a conversation cannot
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Disabled toilet alarms are required by
Building Regulation Document M, and by
integrating it with the Emergency Voice
Communication System all calls relating
to disabled communications can be
be had with the occupant, use of the Type
B Outstations would allow this.
Power
Supply
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12V +
Pull Cord Unit
displayed in a single point.
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+ IN
+ OUT
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Typical System Architecture:
The Emergency Assist Alarm Kit solution
is fully monitored and battery backed by
the EVCS system, saving local power
supplies and giving confidence in the
Key features:
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system integrity.
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Benefits:
Over Door
Indicator
IN
+
+ OUT
Monitored to BS 5839 9
Remote powered from EVCS
exchange
Dual loop pull cord
High contrast labels
Braille on ‘cancel’ button
Blue indication
Cancel
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Unit
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Saving power, no PSU is
required remote powered by
EVCS system
One install saves running 2
separate systems
Calls from either disabled toilets
or refuge points are monitored
from one central location
Tactile braille signage to assist
partially sighted people to easily
operate the ‘cancel’ button
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4 Way Splitter Unit
The 4 Way Splitter Unit allows up to 4 stand alone disabled toilets to be
monitored in one specific area.
Extend your Emergency Assist Alarm
Key features:
Stand Alone Unit by adding a 4 Way
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Splitter Unit.
Staff can then, at a designated area, such
as a reception or security desk monitor
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and react to an alarm in four separate
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disabled toilets swiftly and efficiently, from
one easy to use and space saving device.
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Designed to comply
with all regulations and
recommendations
High visibility
More than one 4 way splitter can
be used
Small compact design
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Up to 4 disabled toilets
monitored in one area
Uses blue LEDs to avoid
confusion
Visibility to remote staffed areas
No mains or Power Supply Unit
(PSU) required at each disabled
toilet
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