Area of Refuge

Electronic Contracting Company

The Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) requires an Area of Refuge system in all newly constructed multi-story buildings and public accommodations to provide a means to request evacuation assistance in an emergency. This ADA requirement also applies to significant renovations of existing multi-story facilities. For this communication need Electronic Contracting Company offers Area of Refuge systems manufactured by Cornell and Housing Devices.

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Rescue Systems

The Cornell 4100 Rescue Assistance System is a cost effective solution to this enforced ADA requirement. The 4100 provides a reliable repeating tone and light signal at the central station.

The Cornell 4200 Series Audio Rescue Assistance System includes voice communication. A single pulse tone and a flashing light signals the caller that the alarm has been received. The central station can then talk to the caller.

The Housing Devices ADA 100 vandal resistant emergency call system is a modular, hands-free emergency call system with both audio and visual alarms. ADA 100 Emergency Communication System

The Housing Devices ADA 1000 system was designed to be used when a hard-wired emergency call system isn't an option. The ADA 1000 emergency call system is made of 16-gage stainless steel and is connected by a telephone line. With its 3" Push to talk button, this system offers hands-free audio and visual alarms.

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