Area of Rescue Systems

[Sparky_Pgh]

Can anyone point out where to look as to whether or not a building must be equipped with an "Area of Rescue" system?

 

[Billy_Bob]

Check with local fire marshal and building inspector, but from "ADA Standards for Accessible Design", see...

4.3.11 Areas of Rescue Assistance

http://www.ada.gov/stdspdf.htm

 

[raider1]

Are you asking about emergency voice/alarm communication systems for high rise buildings?

Chris

 

[Billy_Bob]

Here is an overall on this from a local fire marshal...
http://www.ci.concord.nc.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=TfBCh6hZMAQ=&tabid=166&mid=540

 

[Stallzer]

Are you asking about emergency voice/alarm communication systems for high rise buildings?

Chris

He is referring to an Area of Rescue/Refuge system, in buildings with Elevators there is a designated place on every floor where a Handicapped / Wheelchair bound person can go in the event of a Fire and the Elevators have gone into Fire mode. The Area of Rescue system is a 2-way communication system which notifies First Responders, and alerts them to a Handicap person still trapped on a given floor with no means to exit.

 

[George Stolz]

Can anyone point out where to look as to whether or not a building must be equipped with an "Area of Rescue" system?

If an "Area of Refuge" exists, I believe IBC 1007.6.3 would require a communication system to be installed there. I am not sure when an area would be required to contain an Area of Refuge.