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Evacuation & PAVA

Having efficient evacuation systems can literally mean the difference between life and death. PAVA (Public Audio Voice Address), part of the Edwards fire safety ecosystem, safely guides staff and visitors out of a building in an emergency, adapting the exit route to where the incident is located.

75% reaction rate, vs. 13% for bells

Scenario-based, zone-by-zone messaging

Doubles as a public address system

Real-time fire brigade broadcast override

Guiding people to safety, not toward danger.

When there's no incident, the same PAVA system broadcasts music, voice messages and microphone announcements in the right places at the right time.

Product Catalog

The PAVA product range.

Integrated PA/VA units, scaled to fit the installation.

Wall Mount Unit

Integrated midi PA/VA unit, wall mount.

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Rack Mount w/ Fireman Mic

Integrated midi PA/VA unit, rack mount with fireman microphone.

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Mini Rack Mount Unit

Integrated mini PA/VA unit, rack mounting version.

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Voice alarm and evacuation systems

A public address and voice alarm (PA/VA) system broadcasts clear spoken instructions during an emergency, which helps people leave a building faster and with less panic than a bell or siren alone. It can also be used for everyday announcements and music.

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Standards

In Europe the control and indicating equipment is specified to EN 54-16, and loudspeakers to EN 54-24. A voice alarm system is common in airports, shopping centers, stadiums, hospitals, hotels and high-rise buildings, and it works together with the fire alarm system so that evacuation messages start automatically.

What is the difference between a public address and a voice alarm system?

A voice alarm system is certified to EN 54-16 and supervised so that it works in an emergency and starts evacuation messages automatically. A public address system is for general announcements.

Is a voice evacuation system required?

Local regulations decide. Voice alarm is often required in large public buildings such as airports, shopping centers and stadiums, so check the rules for your building.

What is a voice alarm system?

It is a system that broadcasts clear spoken evacuation messages, and background music or announcements when no emergency occurs. In an emergency it takes priority and is started by the fire alarm system.

What standards apply to voice alarm systems?

In Europe, EN 54-16 applies to the control and indicating equipment and EN 54-24 to the loudspeakers.