{"id":696,"date":"2025-06-21T20:17:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T20:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/?page_id=696"},"modified":"2025-06-21T20:19:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T20:19:47","slug":"disabled-refuge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/disabled-refuge\/","title":{"rendered":"Disabled Refuge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Disabled Refuge Systems \u2013 Essential Safety for Inclusive Emergency Evacuation<\/h2>

In emergency situations such as fire or evacuation, the safety of all building occupants is a top priority\u2014including those who may be mobility-impaired or otherwise unable to evacuate unassisted. Disabled Refuge Systems<\/strong> are a vital part of a building\u2019s life safety strategy, providing a secure, designated area where individuals can await rescue and maintain communication with emergency personnel.<\/p>

Whether in a commercial building, school, hospital, or multi-story residential block, installing a compliant Disabled Refuge System is not just a matter of safety\u2014it\u2019s a legal requirement.<\/p>

What Is a Disabled Refuge System?<\/h3>

A Disabled Refuge System<\/strong>, also known as an Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) system, is designed to provide two-way communication between designated refuge points and a central control point during an emergency. These systems ensure that people with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users, can call for assistance from a place of relative safety while they wait for evacuation by trained personnel.<\/p>

Refuge areas are typically located in protected stairwells or fire-rated lobbies and must be accessible, clearly marked, and equipped with a functioning communication device.<\/p>

Key Features of a Disabled Refuge System<\/h3>

\u2705 Two-Way Voice Communication<\/strong><\/h4>

Hands-free, full-duplex audio allows real-time communication between refuge point users and building staff or emergency services.<\/p>

\u2705 Simple & Intuitive Interface<\/strong><\/h4>

Each refuge point includes a clearly labeled call unit, usually featuring a large \u201cCall\u201d button, indicator LEDs, and audio status alerts for ease of use under stress.<\/p>

\u2705 Central Control Panel<\/strong><\/h4>

The control panel (Master Station) allows staff or first responders to monitor multiple refuge points, initiate calls, or respond to incoming alerts.<\/p>

\u2705 Hard-Wired or IP-Based Options<\/strong><\/h4>

Choose between traditional wired systems for proven reliability or modern IP-based systems for easier scalability and integration with other life safety systems.<\/p>

\u2705 Battery Backup<\/strong><\/h4>

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Disabled Refuge Systems \u2013 Essential Safety for Inclusive Emergency Evacuation In emergency situations such as fire or evacuation, the safety of all building occupants is a top priority\u2014including those who may be mobility-impaired or otherwise unable to evacuate unassisted. Disabled Refuge Systems are a vital part of a building\u2019s life safety strategy, providing a secure, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"saved_in_kubio":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-696","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"kubio_ai_page_context":{"short_desc":"","purpose":"general"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=696"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/696\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":707,"href":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/696\/revisions\/707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/westlinksecurity.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}