Systems for Disabled Refuge Areas

What is a disabled refuge system?

Under current Building Regulations, all new non-domestic buildings with more than one storey provide ‘refuge’ areas – relatively safe places where people who cannot easily use fire escapes and evacuation lifts can call for assistance and wait until help arrives. In the event of a fire or emergency, disabled people are evacuated to the Refuge Area, where a remote unit can be activated.

CDS are experienced in the creation of disabled refuge systems, designed to enable communication between the people in the building and the rescue teams.

Voice communication in emergency situations