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Overview
Evacuation is the life-safety layer of the system, responsible for ensuring that every occupant of a building can exit safely and efficiently the moment a fire event is confirmed — triggered simultaneously with suppression, not after it.
How it works
The instant detection confirms a fire, the evacuation layer activates:
- Audible and visual alarm activation
- Voice-evacuation messaging with specific instructions
- Automated emergency lighting along escape routes
- Automatic unlocking of designated egress doors and gates
- Integration with building management, including HVAC shutdown
Automatic gates for evacuation
Access-controlled barriers must never become an obstacle during an emergency. Automatic evacuation gates integrate directly with the fire alarm control panel: on alarm, the override instantly releases the locking mechanism regardless of the credentials normally required, guaranteeing a clear, immediate path to safety with power-failure resilience.
Why it matters
No matter how effective a suppression system is, life safety always comes first. The evacuation layer ensures that every occupant has a clear, fast and unobstructed path to safety, and that systems designed for security never become a liability in an emergency.
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