Voice Evacuation System - Reliable Safety for Any Building

A voice evacuation system is one of the most reliable solutions to ensure safe and efficient evacuation during emergencies. Unlike traditional alarm bells or sirens, voice evacuation systems use a slow-whoop signal combined with clear spoken instructions to guide people to safety. This drastically reduces confusion, panic, and delays in high-risk situations such as fires, power failures, or security threats.

At VAES, we specialize in advanced evacuation technology, including isolators and loop monitors, designed to make emergency communication faster, safer, and more reliable.

Secure Your Building with Smarter Evacuation Technology

Choosing the right voice evacuation system is not just about compliance, it is about protecting lives and ensuring peace of mind. VAES provides certified, flexible, and future-ready solutions that integrate seamlessly into any building project.

Our isolators and loop monitors are designed to keep evacuation messages clear and reliable, even in the event of technical failures or emergencies. With global CE certification and proven performance across multiple continents, VAES ensures that your evacuation system will work when it matters most.

Contact us today to explore how VAES can enhance the safety of your building with smarter, more reliable evacuation technology.

Why Every Modern Building Needs a Voice Evacuation System

In today’s complex buildings, safety cannot rely on simple alarm tones alone. A voice evacuation system, also known as a PAVA (Public Address/Voice Alarm) system, delivers clear spoken instructions that guide people step by step during an emergency. This makes the difference between confusion and an orderly evacuation.

Key advantages of using a voice evacuation system include:

Clear communication: Real-time spoken instructions instead of just tones.

Reduced panic: People respond better to calm, direct voice messages.

Faster evacuation: Clear guidance ensures quicker movement to safe areas.

High reliability: Redundant circuits and isolators guarantee functionality even if part of the system fails.

These benefits make emergency voice alarm communication systems the global standard in airports, hospitals, shopping centers, schools, and office complexes.

Components of a Modern Voice Evacuation System

A reliable evacuation system is more than just loudspeakers. It consists of carefully engineered components that work together seamlessly:

The Loop Monitor

The loop monitor constantly supervises speaker wiring in a closed loop. If a short circuit occurs, it detects the issue within seconds and reroutes the signal to ensure uninterrupted evacuation messages.

Isolators

Every loudspeaker is equipped with an isolator. If one loudspeaker fails, the isolator “cuts it out,” allowing the rest of the system to continue working without interruption.

Certified Quality

All VAES products comply with European EN 54 standards and are CE-certified, guaranteeing quality, safety, and international applicability.

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Voice Evacuation Systems in Practice

Fire alarm and voice evacuation systems are applied in a wide range of buildings and facilities where safety and clarity are essential. High-rise offices, airports, hospitals, shopping centers, schools, and industrial sites all rely on spoken evacuation messages to protect people in case of fire, power failure, or security incidents.

By using an emergency voice alarm communication system, building operators can ensure that everyone on site receives clear instructions, even in complex or crowded environments. This approach reduces panic, improves evacuation speed, and provides a higher level of safety compared to traditional alarm bells or sirens.

VAES technology is trusted worldwide and has already been implemented in projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, proving its reliability and adaptability in diverse international markets.

Why VAES?

VAES delivers reliable, flexible, and CE-certified voice evacuation systems trusted worldwide. With decades worth of expertise, we make safety simple and effective.

Independent and flexible: Unlike large brands that lock clients into closed systems, VAES solutions integrate with any 100V voice alarm system.

Proven reliability: Over 130,000 units sold with an exceptionally low failure rate.

Future-ready: Scalable to higher power demands and compatible with modern building requirements.

Global compliance: Fully CE-certified and aligned with international standards.

About us

About VAES

VAES is part of TMCDAS, a Dutch company with more than 40 years of expertise in voice alarm evacuation systems. Since the 1980s, TMCDAS has been developing and delivering high-quality solutions for fire safety and emergency communication. In 2008, we introduced our first isolator, the IS8200-1, which quickly became the standard choice in many voice evacuation systems.

Over the years, VAES has grown into a trusted partner worldwide, with more than 130,000 units installed and a proven track record of reliability. Unlike many competitors, VAES offers flexibility: our isolators and loop monitors are compatible with any 100V voice alarm system, making them suitable for projects across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond.

Certified products

Every VAES product is CE-certified and compliant with the EN 54 standard, guaranteeing international quality and safety. This combination of proven history, innovation, and global applicability makes VAES the preferred choice for consultants, integrators, and building owners looking for a reliable emergency voice alarm communication system.

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FAQ - Voice Evacuation System

What is a voice evacuation system?

A voice alarm evacuation system is a safety solution that uses loudspeakers to broadcast clear spoken instructions during an emergency. Unlike traditional alarms, it tells people exactly what to do and where to go, reducing panic and speeding up evacuation.

Why are voice evacuation systems better than sirens?

Sirens only alert people that there is danger, but they do not provide guidance. A voice evacuation system delivers real-time voice messages, making it easier for people to evacuate safely and quickly.

What is an emergency voice alarm communication system?

An emergency voice alarm communication system is another term for a voice evacuation system. It ensures reliable communication during emergencies by broadcasting messages across a building or facility.

Where are fire alarm and voice evacuation systems required?

They are commonly required in high-occupancy or high-risk buildings such as airports, hospitals, shopping malls, schools, office towers, and industrial facilities, where safe and orderly evacuation is critical.

Are voice evacuation systems CE certified?

Yes. At VAES, all components, including loop monitors and isolators, are CE-certified and compliant with EN 54 standards, ensuring international safety and reliability.