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Not only do we possess a wealth of experience in
providing protection systems and services for higher
education, we also have planned and installed mass
notification systems for numerous educational institutions
over the past three years. So whether you’re interested
in adding campus-wide mass notification capabilities
to an existing fire system, or want to take a more
comprehensive approach to life safety and emergency
preparedness, SimplexGrinnell can assist. Specifically,
we can provide some or all of the following:
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Needs analysis based on your existing life-safety
systems infrastructure, applicable codes and standards,
and overall protection goals
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Development of short-term strategies that
can potentially be implemented before the start
of the next school year
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Recommendations for a long-term, overarching
life-safety solution that encompasses a full range
of systems and technologies, including fire alarm,
sprinkler, security and emergency communications
Mass Notification Systems
Mass notification systems can provide real-time
emergency messaging to inform, warn and direct people
to take shelter or evacuate in the face of a threat
to life safety. Mass notification systems (MNS)
operate within buildings, throughout a campus or
in large outdoor areas covering acres or miles.
They can include satellite campuses and off-site
buildings. Visual, audible and text notification
devices can transmit predetermined messages or live
emergency instruction from a command center. The
MNS can deliver a common message to all locations,
or area-specific instruction. For example, particular
buildings or floors can be notified to lock down
and shelter in place while others may be instructed
to evacuate.
Integration
of MNS with existing fire alarm and communications
infrastructure
SimplexGrinnell stands out among other providers
because of a total solutions approach that
leverages your investment in life-safety protection
systems. There are important benefits to integrating
MNS with a fire alarm system in comparison to delivering
mass messaging via less secure telephone or Ethernet
networks. Fire alarm networks have built-in survivability
as well as battery backup – which means they are
“always on” and therefore highly reliable. Constant
circuit supervision can identify problems in horns,
speakers, signs and other devices, helping to keep
the notification system operating at peak efficiency.
We routinely integrate fiber optic and encrypted
wireless communications into our Simplex®
4100 and 4100U Universal Fire Alarm Platforms and
other brands. The wireless option can increase survivability
in the event of an attack or other emergency.
Stay Code Compliant
Mass notification systems are subject to emerging
standards established through NFPA, DoD, UL and
other entities. SimplexGrinnell’s knowledge and
understanding of codes and standards can be valuable
in helping to keep your critical life-safety systems
compliant – now and in the future.
Improve campus safety now and move ahead with
a comprehensive plan
Rather than limiting your options to select systems
or brands, SimplexGrinnell can bring a full range
of MNS functionalities into an overall life-safety
solution. You may decide to proceed with an initial
short-term solution that provides measurable improvements
in campus safety. Those campus safety advancements
can then be communicated to students and their families.
As you plan for the future, SimplexGrinnell can
help you define and implement a comprehensive life-safety
strategy carefully tailored to your facilities.
An Array of Code-Compliant Mass Notification Solutions
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