Evacuation Alert Systems

EVAC-ALERT© by C-TEC

Introducing EVAC-ALERT – C-TEC’s new BS 8629: 2019 compliant evacuation alert system specifically designed to assist the fire and rescue services in evacuating high-rise residential buildings in fire emergencies. British-built and comprising a range of evacuation alert panels, single and multi-way flat interface units, self-testing evacuation alert sounders and Equality Act-compliant visual indicators and vibrating pillow pads, EVAC-ALERT facilitates the safe and orderly evacuation of buildings containing flats.

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Key Features

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Powered by C-TEC’s powerful CAST open protocol technology

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Comprises a comprehensive range of C-TEC UK manufactured evacuation alert panels supplied in robust GERDA manufactured vandal-resistant cabinets to STS 205 and EN 1303 as required by BS 8629

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Manual controls allow firefighters to operate evacuation alert devices located inside flats on a zone by zone or floor by floor basis

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Facilitates the safe and orderly evacuation of a building should Stay Put / Defend in Place fail or if the FRS cannot bring enough resources to an incident.

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Multiple evacuation panels can be interconnected for larger installations and to reduce wiring costs

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Wide range of flat interface units – single way and four way (extendable to 8 way) versions to accommodate new build and retro-fit installations

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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

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ENVISION© 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

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Utilises the same technology as a C-TEC simultaneous-evacuation system – if such a system is fitted as a temporary measure in a tower block with flammable cladding, it can easily be converted to an EVAC-ALERT system once the cladding has been removed – very cost-effectively!

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Reliable hard-wired technology (for C-TEC’s position on using wireless devices as part of an evacuation alert system / system of last resort click here).

Attend the seminar

Want to know more about EVAC-ALERT or the standard that calls for such systems? Why not attend our free CPD certified ‘Guide to BS 8629 Evacuation Alert Systems’ seminar – available online or, subject to numbers, at your premises.

Email evac-alert@c-tec.co.uk for details.

Download the White Paper

Learn more about evacuation alert systems at a time that suits you by downloading a copy our new White Paper entitled “Evacuation Alert Systems to BS 8629 – what are they, where are they required and when should they be used?”

Ready to specify

Seen enough and want to include EVAC-ALERT in your next high-rise residential project? Download our EVAC-ALERT consultant’s specification here. Remember if you need any further guidance C-TEC’s technical sales team is here to help. Simply email evac-alert@c-tec.co.uk and we’ll be in touch.

EVAC-ALERT Product Demonstration

Click below to see a short Evac-Alert product demonstration from C-TEC’s Projects Director Andy Scott.