Under the Americans with Disabilities Act requires designated areas of rescue be established in new and remodeled multi-story buildings with 2-way communications to summons emergency assistance. Basically, a push-to-talk Call Box is located on each floor connected to a central Base station, usually on the first floor for first responders us and, when no-one is present, calls will automatically be forwarded to the Police and Fire authorities. Area of Refuge signage to the Call Box on each floor is an integral part of the system.
We have selected Area of Refuge products from Housing Devices, Inc (HDI) as the best solution at the best price. A typical 2-5 floor Area of Refuge system will consist of their Area of Refuge ADA100 Call Box, about $225.00 on each floor and a centrally located Area of Refuge ADM-MD Base station, about $575.00 for up to 5 Area of Refuge Call Boxes and about $975.00 for up to 30 Area of Refuge Call Boxes and about $975.00 for 30 Area of Refuge Call Boxes.
ADA Area of Refuge Call System
Our top selling Area of Refuge ADA 100® System hard-wired & vandal resistant ADA compliant Area of Refuge Call System is the product of choice for architects and engineers across the country. The Area of Refuge ADA 100's modular design is compatible with existing building fire alarm systems, which makes Area of Refuge a perfect fit for either new construction or building retrofits.
The ADA 1000 Area of Refuge Communication System is a vandal resistant and ADA compliant Area of Refuge Call System designed to offer building developers and owners a simple solution to meeting your Area of Refuge Assistance requirements. Normally located at an elevator or stairwell exit area on each floor.
The ADA MS 5 Area of Refuge Communication System handles up to 5 Area of Refuge call boxes This vandal resistant ADA compliant Area of Refuge Call System is designed to offer building developers and owners a simple solution to meeting your Area of Refuge Assistance requirements.
The Area of Refuge ADA MS 30 Handles up to 30 Area of Refuge Call Boxes and may be easily connected to permanent wire or through telephone lines. The ADA-MS-30 Area of Refuge is the most compact unit on the market but with all features necessary for Area of Refuge first responders. Area of Refuge Communication System is a telephone line connected vandal resistant and ADA compliant.
Area of Refuge signage is important to direct occupants to an Area of Refuge Call Box. The Area of Refuge ADA-IS and Area of Refuge ADA-IS-UL are designed to provide maintenance free, highly visible AREA OF REFUGE ASSISTANCE message under all lighting conditions. Area of Refuge photoluminescent signs are made of 1/8 inch thick solid, optically clear acrylic as preferred by architects.
Area of Refuge options include battery back-up and upgraded digital versus analog Area of Refuge systems will vary with local building codes. Give us a call with your project details, we will check local code requirements and provide a turn-key, fully installed price for your location. Call 1-800-833-8080.
