25. november 2024

Minimising Risk With Building Technology

Despite extensive preventive measures, residual risks in the field of building security persist. As challenges and threats grow, being prepared for emergencies becomes increasingly important.

Imagine this: A tornado approaches, sirens wail, and tension fills the air. Time seems to stand still. What now? Our immersiveradio play with 3D audio puts you in the heart of such a crisis situation, showcasing how modern building technology saves lives. With headphones on, experience every step – from the first alarm to de-escalation – in a realistic demonstration.

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Advanced Security Building Intercom Systems (ASBIS) are essential for safeguarding critical infrastructures like energy supply and healthcare. Beyond daily operations, they serve as Emergency and Danger Response Systems (EDRS) during crises. Using the audio example from the tornado warning as a basis, we will now go through the five steps of EDRS:

Alarm: In theory, a simple call button is sufficient, but alarms that anyone can trigger to contact emergency services carry the risk of false alarms, so measures are needed to prevent mistakes.
Verification: Therefore, before an alarm is sent to the police, our intercom systems allow communication with the person who triggered it or listening in to assess the situation, ensuring clarity about what has happened.
Emergency Response: This is where the alarm is responded to. Our ASBIS creates a secure connection to the Security Operations Centre, i.e. to a central workstation such as the security officer's control room in the audio example. They can then alert emergency services if necessary.
De-Escalation: In this phase, our Advanced Security Building Intercom Systems support the emergency response with technology, for example with public announcements, door control, escape route displays, and direct communication. This allows emergency services to act remotely, assess the situation, and take targeted action, especially in human threats where direct communication can interrupt harmful actions.
Aftercare / Prevention: The process is analyzed for improvements, including technical risk management to identify and mitigate future hazards.

Norms like EN 50726 (EDRS), IEC 62820-2 (ASBIS) as well as IEC 62820-3-2 and EN 50136 (alarm systems) ensure the quality and operational security of communication systems. Explore more about these systems on our website, where a free whitepaper is available for download. Prepare today for a safer tomorrow!

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