Clear announcements. Compliant evacuation.
We design public address and voice alarm systems for commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, government facilities, and industrial sites. Speech intelligibility, zoning, and compliance with local and international standards — engineered and documented.
The Challenge
PA/VA systems have two jobs: everyday announcements and emergency evacuation. Both depend on the same infrastructure — but the standards, coverage, and intelligibility requirements are different for each.
In healthcare, education, government, and industrial environments, the challenge is amplified by the building layout, acoustic conditions, and compliance expectations. A PA/VA that fails to meet intelligibility standards is not just a technical problem; it's a safety and legal one.
What We Design
- PA/VA system architecture — zoning, amplifier sizing, routing, and redundancy
- Speech intelligibility design — STI and STIPA targets, speaker layout, and coverage modelling
- Compliance documentation — aligned with UAE Civil Defence, EN 60849, and international standards
- Integration with other systems — fire alarm, nurse call, access control, and building management
- Audits of existing PA/VA systems — coverage, intelligibility, and compliance review
- Tender and specification support — vendor-neutral specs for public procurement
What You Get
- PA/VA system design with zoning and amplifier sizing
- Speaker layout drawings and coverage maps
- Speech intelligibility targets and modelling
- Compliance documentation
- Integration diagrams with fire alarm, nurse call, and BMS
- FAT and SAT procedures with pass criteria
Credentials That Back This Service
- 25+ years of audio system engineering
- Working experience across hospitals, schools, government buildings, and industrial sites
- Familiarity with UAE Civil Defence requirements and international PA/VA standards
Who This Is For
- Government departments and public authorities
- Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare operators
- Schools, universities, and education campuses
- Commercial developers and facility operators
- Industrial sites with hazardous-area audio requirements
Frequently asked questions
Do you design PA/VA to UAE Civil Defence requirements?
Yes. We design and document against UAE Civil Defence requirements and can also reference EN 60849 and other international standards where relevant.
Can you audit an existing PA/VA system for compliance?
Yes. Existing-system audits are part of our Fixed-Scope Assessment service.
Designing or auditing a PA/VA system?
Tell us about your building, sector, and compliance requirements. We reply with next steps.