The Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers has always had a close working relationship with the statutory regulation bodies and is available to answer any questions that may arise from this particular issue - contact the e-mail address below. Voice Alarm is a life safety system and one has to be sure that the whole system complies with the necessary standards, especially in an escalating emergency.
It is usually after an incident that the question of correct compliance with the regulations is put under the microscope. It is therefore the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the system about to be installed is going to comply with the appropriate regulations when completed.
The Institute, originally founded in 1948, is dedicated to improving the professionalism of its industry sector, and offers training courses and technical seminars, together with publicly-available technical information on its web site. Whilst it does not recommend consultants or contractors, lists can be supplied for enquirers to assess practitioners' services against their own requirements.
(Chris Henry)
