{"id":9097,"date":"2024-09-23T11:18:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/articles\/?p=9097"},"modified":"2024-10-03T09:26:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T14:26:21","slug":"choosing-the-right-rath-by-avire-emergency-communication-system-for-your-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/articles\/choosing-the-right-rath-by-avire-emergency-communication-system-for-your-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right RATH by AVIRE Emergency Communication System for Your Building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">In an emergency, especially in large buildings, reliable and effective communication with rescue personnel is crucial to ensuring everyone\u2019s safety. Two-way emergency communication systems are vital in guiding people to safety when elevators are out of service, or stairwells are obstructed. This blog explores the range of solutions offered by RATH<sup>TM<\/sup> by AVIRE, helping you choose the two-way emergency communication system that best suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-50-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-20-font-size wp-elements-f9e6c9017cff7c5295c4bd8c4feb1022\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-font-20-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Why Two-Way Emergency Communication Systems Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Imagine a fire in a multi-story building. Elevators stop working, and the only way to evacuate is by using the stairs. But what about individuals who are unable to use stairs due to mobility issues? Or what if the stairs are unusable because they are filled with smoke or flames? This is when two-way emergency communication systems become critical. Building and fire codes require a two-way emergency communication system at every passenger elevator bank on every floor above and below the level of exit discharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">RATH<sup>TM <\/sup>by AVIRE provides trusted two-way emergency communication systems that help trapped building occupants communicate effectively with first responders, ensuring they receive help promptly during emergencies. These systems are required by a variety of safety codes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iccsafe.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">International Building Code (IBC)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a>, so choosing the right one is crucial for code compliance and safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AOR-Blog3_BuildingOnFire-copy-785x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9104\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AOR-Blog3_BuildingOnFire-copy-785x1024.png 785w, https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AOR-Blog3_BuildingOnFire-copy-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AOR-Blog3_BuildingOnFire-copy-768x1002.png 768w, https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AOR-Blog3_BuildingOnFire-copy-1178x1536.png 1178w, https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AOR-Blog3_BuildingOnFire-copy.png 1262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-font-20-font-size wp-elements-7c413814fe6e6402ba3c6c9e74fd5d5c\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0;line-height:1.6\"><strong>Key Considerations for Choosing the Right System<\/strong><br>Before selecting a two-way communication system, you\u2019ll need to consider a few key factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\"><strong>Compliance:<\/strong> What codes and standards are required by the local municipality or state?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\"><strong>Building Size:<\/strong> How many floors is the building?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\"><strong>Scalability:<\/strong> Will future floors or elevator banks be added to the building?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\"><strong>Reliability:<\/strong> What are the monitoring requirements for the building? Is the system monitored on-site 24\/7 or remotely, or a combination of on-site and off-site?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\"><strong>Installation:<\/strong> What are the specific building requirements to consider with design and installation of the system? Does it meet survivability requirements? What are the device locations and were distances considered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\"><strong>Compliance:<\/strong> What codes and standards are required by the local municipality or state?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-font-20-font-size\"><strong>Overview of RATH<sup>TM<\/sup> by AVIRE Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-font-18-16-font-size\">As a whole, these safety regulations and compliance standards guarantee that life safety products and systems adhere to the highest standards, ensuring they are safe, secure, and sustainable.This assurance gives everyone peace of mind that in an emergency, the two-way communication system for rescue assistance will perform correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>System<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Wiring Configuration<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Call Box Capacity<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ideal Building Types<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Features<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Code Compliance<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SmartCommand System<\/strong><\/td><td>Daisy-chained<\/td><td>Up to 128<\/td><td>Hotels, hospitals, high-rise towers, offices, stadiums<\/td><td>Reduced wiring, faster installation<\/td><td>NFPA, IBC\/ICC, ADA Conforms to UL 2525 standards*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Analog SmartRescue System<\/strong><\/td><td>Home-run<\/td><td>&nbsp; Up to 10<\/td><td>Small buildings<\/td><td>Independent call box reliability<\/td><td>NFPA, IBC\/ICC, ADA &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Analog Command Center System<\/strong><\/td><td>Home-run<\/td><td>Up to 116<\/td><td>Flexible for various building types<\/td><td>Accommodates more call boxes<\/td><td>NFPA, IBC\/ICC, ADA &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IP Command Center System<\/strong><\/td><td>VOIP\/Network-based<\/td><td>Up to 128<\/td><td>Large or complex buildings with existing network infrastructure<\/td><td>Remote management, scalability<\/td><td>NFPA, IBC\/ICC, ADA &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*&nbsp; UL2525 up to 32 call boxes only and up to 128 pending.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-font-18-16-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;line-height:1.6\">Selecting the right two-way emergency communication system for your building may seem complicated, but it comes down to balancing the specific needs of your project with scalability, reliability, and regulatory compliance. RATH<sup>TM<\/sup> by AVIRE offers flexible solutions that meet industry standards while ensuring the safety of building occupants during emergencies.<br><br>Whether your building is large or small, RATH<sup>TM<\/sup> by AVIRE\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/products\/addressable-two-way-communication-systems\"> SmartCommand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/products\/smartrescue-system\/\">SmartRescue<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/products\/command-center-analog-system\/\">Command Center<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/products\/ip-two-way-communication-system\/\">IP Command Center systems<\/a> provide reliable communication and peace of mind when it\u2019s needed most.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AVIRE-Blog-03_ElevatorImage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9134\" style=\"border-radius:3px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AVIRE-Blog-03_ElevatorImage-1.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AVIRE-Blog-03_ElevatorImage-1-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/AVIRE-Blog-03_ElevatorImage-1-768x638.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-neutral-20-background-color has-background has-font-20-font-size\"><strong>For more information about the full suite of offerings of two-way communication systems, or to get started on your project, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-us\/contact\/\">contact RATH<sup>TM<\/sup> by AVIRE today<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an emergency, especially in large buildings, reliable and effective communication with rescue personnel is crucial to ensuring everyone\u2019s safety. 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