Lockdown Alerts Designed for Education
Schools face a wider range of threats than fire alone. RMEC supply and install lockdown (invacuation) systems that give staff and pupils clear, unambiguous instructions when they need to stay inside and secure the building.
Where appropriate, systems can share infrastructure with the fire detection system, provided tones and messages remain clearly distinct and priorities are correctly programmed in line with current guidance (including BS 5839-1 and FIA notes on dual-use systems).
- Distinct tones from fire evacuation signals
- Voice message options for different scenarios
- Integrated or standalone designs
- Support for Martyn’s Law readiness
- Training and documentation included
Clarity under pressure
Confusion between fire and lockdown signals can be dangerous. We design systems so that each type of alert is immediately recognisable and so that higher-priority actions cannot be obscured.
Confusion between fire and lockdown signals can be dangerous. We design systems so that each type of alert is immediately recognisable and so that higher-priority actions cannot be obscured.
Planning & Implementation
We work with school leadership and facilities teams to understand procedures, then design signalling that supports those procedures. Installation is planned around the school day to minimise disruption.