Area of Refuge
Up to 10 Stations
Up to 10 Stations
Area of Refuge (AOR) systems for up to 10 stations provide two-way emergency communication from either an elevator landing or stairway to the fire command center.
These systems are fully compliant with the requirements of:
- NFPA 72 (2022) §24.10
- IBC (2021) §1009.8
- ICC A117.1 (2017) Ch. 7
- ADAAG (2010) Ch. 7
In compliance with these requirements, these systems automatically and continuously supervise for integrity (opens, shorts, and system ground fault), low battery backup, and 24VDC input power fail—alerts by sounder, LED, and relay output to an addressable fire panel.

Command Units
Fully integrated analog Command Units accommodate up to 5 or 10 ADA-compliant Area of Refuge Call Stations. The Command Unit provides both audible and visual indicators for an incoming call--LED lights indicate the calling location.

Call Stations
Hands-free, ADA-compliance two-way emergency communication endpoint for calling a constantly attended Command Unit or to an approved off-site answering point.

Accessories
Area of Refuge (AOR) systems support accessories ranging from flush mount trim rings to sub-command units to a network-based event supervisor.

Interested in UL 2525 Listed Solutions?
We offer a selection of Area of Refuge (AOR) solutions that are UL 2525 listed. If you are looking for AOR solutions that meet the requirements of the UL 2525 safety standard for AOR two-way emergency communication systems, click below.
Key Features & Benefits
Up to 10 Stations
Key Product Features | Benefits |
1. Fully compliant with NFPA 72 (2022) §24.10, IBC (2021) §1009.8, ICC A117.1 (2017) Ch. 7, and ADAAG (2010) Ch. 7 | 1. Fully meet building code and life safety standard requirements for Area of Refuge projects |
2. Supervises for integrity (opens, shorts, and system ground fault), low battery backup, and 24VDC input power fail—alerts by relay output to an addressable fire panel, LED, and sounder | 2. Supervises the integrity of the system, fulfills code requirements, and facilitates annual testing requirement |
3. Supports up to two (2) Sub-Command Units for additional on-premise answering points | 3. Provide flexibility for on-site authorized personnel and first responders |
4. Multiple calls are placed in queue on a “first-in, first-out (FIFO)” basis | 4. Facilitates management of calls for assistance from Areas of Refuge |
4. Built-in battery backup (24-hours non-active, 4-hours active) | 5. Allows this critical system to operate during a catastrophic event while meeting UL 2525 and NFPA 72 (2022) requirements |
6. Call Stations receive power from the command unit | 6. Eliminates need to provide power at each Call Station location |