Experts in Fire Safety, so you don’t have to be

Fire safety regulations in high-rise buildings are constantly evolving and are now more onerous than ever. Yet in many cases, fire safety solutions still need to progress beyond a box ticking exercise to meet mandates –we need a mindset shift. From developers, contractors and end users, correct and integrated fire safety protocols should be at the forefront of building safety.evac panel high rise buildings

At Johnson Controls, we're leading the way with fire solutions that take safety in high-rise residential buildings to new heights. From system design through to installation, commissioning, service and maintenance, and support, Johnson Controls can be the accredited, trusted partner you need to deliver on your fire safety requirements.

It means everyone can sleep easy, safe in the knowledge that a Johnson Controls protected building is a safer building.

Fire safety solutions are not always seen. But they are always invaluable. 

Faster, smarter evacuation for high rise buildings

Johnson Controls' evacuation alert system has been designed to allow the fire and rescue services to evacuate high-rise residential buildings in the event of a fire emergency. The system provides the emergency services with a safe and orderly means of evacuating buildings should the 'stay put order' fail.

The new range incorporates a variety of evacuation alert panels, single and multi-way flat interface units, self-testing evacuation alert sounders and Equality Act-compliant visual indicators and vibrating pillow pads.

Trusted Experts in Fire Safety

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Deliver leading, fully-accredited evacuation alert installations

We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of fully BS8629:2019 compliant evacuation alert systems designed for high-rise residential and mixed-use developments.

By partnering with us, you receive an end-to-end service, from system design and product provision, through installation, commissioning, service and maintenance plus on-going consultation and management of the solution.

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Streamline contracts and complete projects on-time, and in-budget

As a manufacturer, product and service provider, we can guarantee product availability and cost efficiencies that ensure your project runs to time and budget.

We are the first national BAFE SP207 accredited evacuation alert specialist to design, install, commission and maintain BSI-compliant evacuation alert systems and ancillaries in high-rise buildings.

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Meet the UK's highest fire safety standards, now and forever

Our team of 900 specialist BAFE SP207 accredited high-rise fire safety engineers work with you to deliver a seamless end-to-end service.

We partner with customers anywhere in the UK, thereby eliminating the pain of finding a local installer with the right certifications and product access to install effective evacuation alert systems that comply to BS8629:2019.

How We Protect Your Building

See how Johnson Controls can protect your high-rise buildings using our evacuation alert systems.

Sleep easy, safe in the knowledge that a Johnson Controls protected building is a safer building.

Fire safety solutions are not always seen, but they are always invaluable.

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The Benefits of Our Evacuation Alert System

  • The evacuation alert system can be installed into new buildings or can be retrofitted into existing buildings.
  • Easy-to-use controls allow firefighters to manually operate evacuation alert devices located inside individual flats on a zone by zone, or floor by floor basis.
  • 110dB Sounders are positioned in every flat (available with Equality Act compliant visual alerting) and will alert the occupant if the need to evacuate arises.
  • Our supplied alert systems meet stringent EACIE conditions, and are housed in a tamper proof enclosure according to STS 205 BR2. These housings only allow access to fire and rescue personnel using a special BS EN 1303 key.
  • Our range of fully compliant products meet the highest standards BS8629:2019 and are installed by fully qualified BAFE SP207 engineers.

  • As fire situations may cause substantial local disruption to radio signals, our evacuation alert system uses reliable, hard-wired technology to guarantee that evacuation alerts are received where and when they are needed.
  • Multiple evacuation panels can be networked together to provide coverage for larger installations and allows reduced wiring costs.
  • A wide range of flat interface units are available, including single-way and four-way (extendable to eight-way) models in order to accommodate new build and retro-fit installations alike.
  • The system is fully compatible with dynamic cloud-based data management software which can be utilised to provide duty holders with a verifiable audit trail of system activity and device testing.
  • Our emergency alert system is powered by CAST open protocol technology.

  • With over 900 skilled UK engineers, Johnson Controls is a global company listed in the NYSE and invests in providing elite building management solutions for our customers.
  • We operate using dedicated high rise building management engineers, who understand Fire Safety and the stringent life safety requirements involved in these applications.
  • Johnson Controls offers a full portfolio of supporting fire solution products from detection through to suppression, enabling a full consultative, integrated approach.
  • We are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2040 and have also announced science-based targets for 2030.
  • Johnson Controls operates a zero harm culture and health & safety procedures and practices are followed at all times.

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Self-Testing Sounders & Visual Alarm Devices

We offer a variety of evacuation alert devices including self-testing sounders, visual indicators and vibrating pads that provide Equality Act compliance.

The vibrating pad is a warning device typically placed under the resident's pillow to help make the hard of hearing aware if an evacuation alert occurs.

The self-testing sounders allow system tests to be carried out by service personnel without having to enter individual flats.

Contact Us

Contact us to discuss your Evacuation Alert requirements with one of our experts