RiskXtraJune2019

FIRE SAFETY
Voice is Choice for Emergency Response
www.vimpex.co.uk
In modern buildings there may be literally
dozens of different types of audible warning
specified (fire alarm systems, emergency exit
alarms, lifts/elevators, intrusion alarm systems)
and each can have its own audible warning
device. In industrial settings, there may also be
audible warning devices on production
equipment, assembly lines and forklifts, etc.
With so many different types of audible
warning devices, it can be confusing for building
occupants when an alarm sounds. Is it the fire
alarm? Perhaps an emergency exit alarm? Or
has a unit of production equipment jammed? To
counter these conflicting responses, voice
sounders are now making an established and
effective contribution to voice evacuation
systems in public and commercial buildings,
and can be a viable alternative to more complex
voice alarm) systems.
The concept of voice commands to instruct
and direct people on how to leave a building or
other area during an emergency is widely
recognised as the most efficient and sensible
way to fulfil an important safety-critical job.
Models in the Vimpex Fire-Cryer range of
voice sounders are a good example of how voice
technology is working to reduce delays and
increase response rates in evacuation scenarios.
Fire-Cryer can be used as a single message 24 V
conventional voice sounder on any
sounder/notification alarm circuit or,
alternatively, as part of a sophisticated multimessage,
multilingual evacuation system.
Alongside Fire-Cryer, Vimpex has developed
an exciting new range of Identifire products to
provide the fire, detection and alarms sector
with a variety of sleek, aesthetically-pleasing
evacuation and alarm accessories that offer a
consistent look and feel across the entire range.
Vimpex brings ‘dynamic duo’ to FIREX 2019
As one of the industry’s
leading independent
manufacturers and
distributors of fire alarm
evacuation and building
infrastructure products
and accessories, Vimpex will be bringing its Identifire and Fire-
Cryer ‘dynamic duo’ ranges of evacuation and alarm sounders,
beacons and system accessories together at this year’s FIREX
International (to be held at ExCeL in London on 18-20 June).
The company’s industry-leading, state-of-the-art Identifire
range of 50-plus evacuation and alarm sounders, beacons and
system accessories is manufactured here in the UK. Flawless
functionality combined with sleek design ensures easy
installation on any project and products that are easy on the
eye. Identifire products can be customised and supplied with
flush or surface-mounted options.
The company’s Fire-Cryer voice enhanced sounders are
proven to reduce delay and response rates in evacuation times
and are as simple to install as electronic sounders. Fire-Cryer
Solo provides the clearest and most unambiguous voice
messaging for communication at critical times.
*Visit Vimpex on Stand FX940 at FIREX International 2019
Vimpex’s bold vision becoming a reality
Vimpex’s Identifire TriTone sounder has recently been certified
by UL Laboratories, an important move that marks a
strategically important development for Vimpex. It’s the first
stage of a strategy that will use UL for all future strategically
important products since the UL brand is recognised worldwide
as a mark of quality, safety and reliability.
Vimpex’s managing director James Jones (pictured) told Risk
Xtra: “Following the opening of the company’s new UK
manufacturing production facility, this first certification by UL
Laboratories is yet another step in our ambitious plans that will
allow Vimpex to innovate and increase its product ranges,
markets and territories, as well as significantly increase our
export activity in specifically targeted markets.”
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