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Disabled Refuge Systems Installation & Maintenance
Commercial emergency voice communication and disabled refuge systems for multi-storey and complex buildings, including survey, installation, commissioning, servicing, fault finding and remedial works.
- Disabled refuge communication systems
- Type B refuge outstations
- Master control panels
- New system installation
- Testing & planned maintenance
- Fault diagnosis & remedial works
Complete Disabled Refuge System Support
Disabled refuge communication systems provide two-way voice communication between designated refuge positions and an agreed control point as part of a building’s evacuation arrangements.
Review of suitable refuge communication requirements, control equipment and agreed system arrangement.
Installation of suitable two-way communication outstations at designated refuge locations.
Central control equipment allowing refuge calls to be received and managed by responsible personnel.
Testing and commissioning of installed communication equipment and relevant system functions.
Periodic inspection and testing of suitable disabled refuge communication systems.
Diagnosis of communication, control equipment, wiring and outstation issues.
Repairs and suitable corrective works following servicing or fault investigation.
Upgrades or replacement options for suitable ageing or inadequate existing systems.
SCM Disabled Refuge System Installation
Commercial Disabled Refuge System Installation
SCM Fire & Safety installs disabled refuge communication systems for suitable commercial, multi-storey and complex buildings.
The required arrangement depends on the building layout, evacuation strategy, refuge locations and overall fire strategy. We can survey the premises, install the agreed system, commission the equipment and provide ongoing maintenance support.
Designed Around BS 5839-9:2021
BS 5839-9 provides recommendations covering the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems.
Communication Systems
Disabled Refuge Communication Is Part Of A Wider Evacuation Strategy
A refuge communication system does not itself determine whether refuges are required within a building. That requirement should follow the building design, fire strategy and relevant fire-safety arrangements.
Where an emergency voice communication system is required, its design and installation should reflect the applicable project requirements and current guidance.
From Site Survey To Ongoing Maintenance
Survey
Review building layout, existing systems, refuge locations and project requirements.
Design
Develop the agreed arrangement for control equipment and refuge communication points.
Install
Install control equipment, cabling and suitable refuge outstations.
Commission
Test communication, controls, indications and relevant functions.
Maintain
Provide ongoing servicing, fault support and remedial works.
Disabled Refuge Systems Across Multiple Sectors
Hotels
Refuge communication systems for multi-storey hotel environments.
Apartment Buildings
Communication systems for suitable multi-storey residential developments.
Offices
Refuge communication systems for commercial office buildings.
Education
Emergency communication systems for schools, colleges and universities.
Healthcare
Refuge communication support for suitable healthcare buildings.
Retail
Disabled refuge systems for larger retail and mixed-use premises.
Public Buildings
EVC systems for suitable civic and public-access buildings.
Commercial Developments
New-build and refurbishment disabled refuge installations.
Disabled Refuge Systems Across Our Core Areas
Select your area for local disabled refuge system installation and maintenance information.
Peterborough
Disabled refuge installation and maintenance across Peterborough and surrounding PE areas.
Disabled Refuge PeterboroughDoncaster
Commercial refuge communication system support across Doncaster and surrounding areas.
Disabled Refuge DoncasterRotherham
Disabled refuge installation and maintenance across Rotherham and surrounding areas.
Disabled Refuge RotherhamLeicester
Commercial disabled refuge communication systems across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Disabled Refuge LeicesterNottingham
Disabled refuge system installation and maintenance across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Disabled Refuge NottinghamLincoln
Commercial disabled refuge systems across Lincoln and surrounding Lincolnshire areas.
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Products & Systems
View fire and life-safety systems supported by SCM.
Case Studies
View completed SCM commercial fire and life-safety projects.
Disabled Refuge System Support From Survey To Maintenance
Commercial disabled refuge systems installed as part of wider life-safety projects.
Support from initial site survey through installation and commissioning.
Professional contractor standards supporting commercial project delivery.
Systems designed and maintained with relevant EVC guidance in mind.
Existing suitable systems can be assessed for faults and remedial works.
Commercial support across Peterborough, Doncaster, Rotherham, Leicester, Nottingham and Lincoln.
Disabled Refuge Systems Questions Answered
What is a disabled refuge system?
It is an emergency voice communication system used to provide two-way communication between designated refuge locations and an agreed control position.
What standard covers disabled refuge communication systems?
BS 5839-9:2021 provides recommendations for the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems.
Can SCM install a new disabled refuge system?
Yes. Suitable commercial premises can be surveyed for a new refuge communication system, including installation and commissioning.
Can you add additional refuge points?
Existing systems can be assessed to determine whether suitable additional refuge communication points can be added.
Do disabled refuge systems require servicing?
Emergency voice communication equipment should form part of an appropriate inspection and maintenance regime based on the system and relevant requirements.
Can you repair an existing disabled refuge system?
Suitable existing systems can be assessed for fault diagnosis, repairs and remedial works.
Are disabled refuge systems the same as fire alarms?
No. Emergency voice communication systems support communication during an emergency and are distinct from the fire detection and alarm system.
Which areas do you cover?
SCM provides commercial disabled refuge system support across Peterborough, Doncaster, Rotherham, Leicester, Nottingham, Lincoln and surrounding areas.
Need A Disabled Refuge System? Talk To SCM Fire & Safety.
Whether you require a new installation, additional refuge communication points, servicing, fault diagnosis or remedial works, speak to SCM Fire & Safety about your commercial premises.