4/9/2015. Introductions. Introductions Scott Lord Executive Officer, All Systems. Mass Notification And Emergency Communications (MNEC)

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1 Mass Notification And Emergency Communications (MNEC) Scott Lord, All Systems Chuck Wilson, National Systems Contractors Association 1 Chuck Wilson Executive Director, NSCA Introductions The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is the leading not for profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry. Assists contractors with the challenges of today s business environment. Serves on the executive committee of the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA), and is a member of the Audio Engineering Society, the Construction Specification Institute and other industry organizations. Prior to joining NSCA, Wilson was a partner at Communications Engineering Company, a successful systems integration company. 2 Introductions Scott Lord Executive Officer, All Systems Innovative thought leader in the life safety and security industry with more than 15 years in the design and implementation of security applications. A frequent speaker at ISC, PSA and NFPA, Scott is always looking to educate and learn the best security practices in the industry. Serves on the PSA Board of National Accounts, NFPA Technical Committee, Board of NSCA MNEC and Advisory Board for Integrator Support. Currently pursuing a degree in Fire Protection Engineering (expected graduation 2015) and was awarded the NSCA National Movers and Shakers Award for Industry Excellence in

2 Agenda Why and When of MNEC? o The Marketplace o Expected Revenue Importance of MNEC System Architecture 4 In the last 12 months... Why MNEC? Marysville Pilchuck HS Kimberly AL Seattle Pacific University 5 When? Weather emergency Medical emergency Security breach Public disturbance Act of terrorism Chemical release Fire Utility outage Columbine

3 Primary Function To notify people in a building, on a campus or a geographic area about an event What is happening What to do Where to go When it is safe Very Different Function of a Fire Alarm System 7 The Opportunity: Size of MNEC Market in 2012 (Preliminary) $1.49 Billion Includes: Software Hardware Service Maintenance Installation Source: IMS Research, an IHS company 8 Codes IBC International Building Code Group A Assembly Group E Education Special Occupancies Amusement High Rise Underground Malls IFC International Fire Code Mirrors IBC No longer have Voice Evac Now Called ECS Intelligibility 9 3

4 Adoption The Adoption of the New Codes in the United States 48% 52% 2012 IBC/IFC < 2009 IBC/IFC Source: Internal Code Council December Guidelines Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) Establish Parameters for Security Incorporation into NFPA Codes Likely ICC seeking this info for Building Codes Assessment Tool for Educators Education Tool for Integrators 11 Litigation Physical threats such as local, regional or terroristrelated disasters can severely threaten a company's bottom line. o Virginia Tech (Clery Act) o More Security Issues = Higher Liability o Employees, visitors, all personnel o MNEC bring credibility to safety efforts 12 4

5 Perception Customer/User Potentials Employee/Staff Community Competitors Unlocking The Mystery of Emergency Communication Systems Design 15 5

6 ECS Main Components The Hardware o Autonomous Control Unit (ACU) Head End o Local Operating Console (LOC) Live Voice/Messaging o Life Safety Interface Fire Alarm Connectivity o Notification Appliance Circuit Visual Intelligible Audio o Other LOC Digital Signage RSS Feeds Mass Messaging ACU Messaging LSI 16 ECS Integrated Systems 17 Why Design Emergency Communication Systems? IBC and IFC Mandates ECS in 2012 o Education and Assembly Occupancies NYPD Active Shooter Recommendations o Put in place communications infrastructure that allows for facility wide, real time messaging Department of Education States that: o All Classrooms are connected to the central intercom system 18 6

7 Risk Analysis Potential Events Natural o Geological o Meteorological o Biological Human o Accidental o Intentional Caused Events o Fire Emergency Response Plan Prioritize Events Specific to Occupancy Recognize Human Behavior Design System Accordingly 19 Design Acoustically Distinguishable Spaces (ADS) Are: o Corridors o Classrooms o Offices o Meeting/Conference Room o Office Cubicles o Areas of Congregation Are NOT: o Private Areas Bathrooms, saunas, showers, etc. o Mechanical, Electrical, Elevator rooms/areas o Elevators o Individual Offices o Kitchens o Storage Rooms/Closets o Rooms with 85dBa ambient noise NFPA 72 Section A Design Messaging 3 Pre Decision Steps o Perception = See and Hear o Pays Attention = Acknowledgment o Comprehend = Understand 4 Decisions: o Feel = Credible Threat o Personalize = Threat Requires Action o Search = For Information to Take Action o Action = Determine Whether to Take Action 21 Kuligowski, E. D. (2013). General Guidance on Emergency Communication Strategies for Buildings. Washington, D.C. : National Institute of Standards and Technology. 7

8 Design Intelligibility NFPA 72 Section D o Use Speakers that have range of 125 to 8000 Hz o Can Produce 90dBa at 1 Watt o (This is a standard 8 ceiling speaker) General Placement o Space at Twice Maximum Ceiling Height o ADS not required if space is within 30 of an ADS space o Signal to Noise Ratio 22 Graphic Provided by Fire Protection Engineering Journal Intelligibility Layout o Edge to Edge o 1.4 X Edge to Edge Ceiling Height o Establish Diameter of Coverage Area Wall Mount o Under 20 in Width %AL CONS = Percentage of Articulation Loss of Consonants o Needs to be Below 15% o %AL CONS = 656D 22 RT 602 (N)/VQM STI Calculations o STI = [ x ln(%al CONS )] ECS STI and ADS Source: NEMA SB Emergency Communications Audio Intelligibility Guide 23 Combination Emergency Communication Systems Hallways Two Types o One Way PA Systems o Two Way Intercom o Must Meet NFPA Amplifier Monitoring Two Way Circuits Monitored Fire Alarm Intercom System LSI (Life Safety Interface) 24 LOC (Local Operating Console) Classroom 8

9 Two Way ECS Advantages Emergency Advantages o Initiate Messages at Any Location o Room Check In o Web Based Activation o Ability to Communicate with Individuals Infrastructure o CAT5 Based o Integrated System o Integrate with: Mass Messaging Systems Weather Alert Systems Two Radio Systems Phone System o Supervised o Test and Inspection Compliance 25 Hallways o Speaker Strobes Wall Mount Under 20 in Width Space 25 Apart Ceiling Mount Over 20 in Width Under 20 in Height Space 25 Apart Design Rooms o Speakers Ceiling Mount 1.4 Edge Design (1) Speaker per 900 sq ft o Emergency Buttons Minimum of Two Emergency Normal Options Check In 26 Integration Possibilities Communication o Two Way Radios o Telephone o Door Entry o Mass Messaging o Wide Area MNS o Multiple Buildings 27 9

10 Notification o Weather Alerts o Process Alerts o Hazards o Social Media Twitter Facebook Integration Possibilities 28 Mass Notification Emergency Communications is a critical emergency capability Mass Notification Emergency Communications that can is a and critical will emergency capability that can and will save lives and property. save lives and property. 29 Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) Would you like more information on PASS? Join us for Breakfast Tomorrow at 9am Room # 30 10

11 Thank You! Questions? For more information: Scott Lord, All Systems / Chuck Wilson, National Systems Contractors Association /