Introducing EVAC-ALERT – a new BS 8629 compliant evacuation alert system from C-TEC specifically designed to assist the fire & rescue services (FRS) in evacuating high-rise residential buildings.
- Comprises a range of evacuation alert panels, flat interface units, self-testing evacuation alert sounders, visual indicators and vibrating pillow pads.
- Can be used to create a simple-to-use, fully BS 8629 compliant, building specific evacuation alert system.
- Manual controls allow the FRS to operate evacuation alert devices located inside flats on a zone by zone or floor by floor basis.
- Facilitates the safe and orderly evacuation of a building should Stay Put / Defend In Place fail.
- All evacuation panels comprise C-TEC manufactured electronic components and a robust GERDA manufactured vandal-resistant cabinet to STS 205 Issue 3 (2011) and EN 1303 (Building hardware. Cylinders for locks) as required by BS 8629.
- Multiple evacuation panels can be interconnected for larger installations and to reduce wiring costs.
- Wide range of flat interface units – single way and four way (extendable to 8 way) versions to accommodate new build and retro-fit installations.
- Multiple evacuation alert devices including self-testing 100dB sounders (allowing tests to be carried out by service personnel without having to enter flats), visual indicators and vibrating pillow pads for Equality Act compliance.
- Powered by C-TEC’s powerful CAST open protocol technology.
- ENVISIONTM Enabled – fully compatible with C-TEC’s dynamic Cloud based data management software which can be used to provide duty holders with a verifiable audit trail of system activity & device testing.
