ITC VA-6000 Series Building Office Voice Evacuation System

A voice alarm system, also called a voice evacuation system or emergency voice alarm communication system (EVACS), is a system that assists in the effective evacuation of an area or building during a fire, bomb alert or other emergency. The system provides pre-recorded and manual voice messages and alert tones in the event of an emergency. When not in an emergency state the voice alarm system is used to make public announcements, broadcast advertisements or to play background music (see the public address section of our website).

ITC VA-6000 Series Building Office Voice Evacuation System

Research has proven that in an emergency people will react without confusion or panic if they receive a clear, intelligible message. These messages are stored within a voice alarm system. Traditional bells and sounders only give a warning, they do not indicate the nature of the emergency, which leaves people uncertain and often results in such signals being ignored - sometimes with fatal consequences. A voice alarm system provides clear easily understood instruction via pre-recorded messages. This method ensures that even untrained personnel and the general public are evacuated speedily and efficiently.

ITC VA-6000 Series Building Office Voice Evacuation System

A voice alarm system has to work when needed - during an emergency - and is, therefore, fully monitored at all times. It is also backed up by batteries which are fully charged and monitored constantly; this will ensure that, even during a mains power failure, the system will continue to operate. A combination of clear pre-recorded messages and live announcements (to selected areas) enable a controlled and gradual or ‘phased’ evacuation. 'Phased evacuation' methods enable selected areas to be evacuated in turn - typically those in most danger are evacuated first whilst surrounding areas (zones) are put on 'alert'. The voice alarm system works automatically, with all controls easily overridden by fire officers or building control when needed.

ITC VA-6000 Series Building Office Voice Evacuation System

At ITC Audiovisual your voice alarm system is designed and built specifically for your project – typically no two systems are identical. Used on a daily basis for public address, timed spot announcements for advertising or general information and background music, the voice alarm system is not just for use during emergencies.