Author Topic: Voice Alarms (Read 2339 times)

jasper · « **on:** February 18, 2008, 11:45:49 AM »

I am trying to find out the requirement for voice alarms in public buildings, I know that this was in the old yellow guide but this has been revoked, have also looked in the rro guide and no mention. I am looking at a covered market area and whether it should be fitted

jokar · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2008, 12:31:48 PM »

Surely, in these types of premises you would want a staff alert system not a "sounding alarm". Most people are visitors and would not know where the escape routes are or where they lead to. Therefore a silent staff alarm would be more suitable and the staff can then lead visitors away. BS 5588 part 6 is for assembly premises and there is only mention of the above in there.

jasper · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:43:35 PM »

it is a 1600m2 market, single storey btw

FORRIE · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:02:43 PM »

JASPER
BS 5839 Part 8 -1998 Code of practice for the design,installation,commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systemd may be of some help to you.

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