BS 5839-8 and EN 54-16 compliant PA/VA voice alarm systems engineered around the Vox Ignis Unicorn Voice platform. Affinity Fire & Security designs, installs and maintains unified PAVA, EVC and assistance alarm solutions across Bristol and the UK.
24/7 SupportAffinity Fire & Security partners with Vox Ignis, the UK designer and manufacturer of voice alarm, emergency communication and safety alarm platforms. Built on more than thirty years of fire and safety audio expertise, Vox Ignis products are designed and manufactured in the UK and sold worldwide under their own brand and via leading OEMs.
Their MD chairs the BSI FSH/12/5 standards committee that defines voice alarm and emergency communication standards in the UK, and the company is a member of the UK Fire Industry Association (FIA). For Affinity Fire & Security clients, this means specification, installation and maintenance backed by the same engineers who help write the rules.
As a regional installer covering Bristol and the wider UK, Affinity Fire & Security delivers Vox Ignis platforms designed, installed and commissioned to BS 5839-1 and BS 5839-8.
From a single building to a 64-panel network — every Vox Ignis platform we install is engineered for clarity, resilience and standards-led compliance.
Vox Ignis Unicorn Voice combines public address, voice alarm, fire telephones, refuge intercom and visual alarm devices in a single, fully monitored platform.
Designed and installed to BS 5839-8 (PAVA), BS 5839-9 (EVC) and the full EN 54 family covering control equipment, loudspeakers and visual alarm devices.
Zoned loudspeaker distribution supporting phased vertical and progressive horizontal evacuation strategies, including stay-put protocols for healthcare and residential.
Pre-recorded evacuation, alert, all-clear and lockdown messages in multiple languages, with live override microphone announcements at any priority level.
Up to 64 networked panels supporting 256 zones, 512 speaker circuits, 512 VAD circuits and 163,000 speakers across 256 km of redundant network.
Acoustic design and EN 54-24 loudspeaker selection deliver Speech Transmission Index and Common Intelligibility Scale targets in challenging environments.
Cross-range VoxOS interface supports multiple languages and alphabets. Configuration and control are clear enough that no specialist software is required.
Unicorn Voice was the first PAVA system in the world to achieve UL approval, supporting export and specification projects requiring international compliance.
Four complementary platforms covering PAVA, EVC, assistance alarms and Martyn's Law evacuation — designed to integrate with your fire alarm, integrated security and smoke ventilation infrastructure.
Unified PAVA, EVC, assistance and visual alarm platform built from a Master Audio Panel (MAP) and Distributed Audio Panels (DAP). One unified system replaces three traditionally separate disciplines.
The all-clear EVC system bringing fire telephones, refuge intercom, steward phones and assistance alarms into a single trusted platform. The recommended upgrade path for discontinued VoCALL installations.
Smarter safety alarms in a beautifully simple, scalable system. Mixable devices cover disabled WC, water leak detection, accessibility, panic, help and emergency door release in one platform.
The complete evacuation platform engineered for Martyn's Law and Protect Duty obligations. Trusted life-safety technology for stadia, retail, leisure, education and public venues that need defendable, sustainable design choices.
Unicorn Voice supports a complete range of fully monitored desk microphones (DMC), wall-mounted microphones (WMC) and dedicated fireman's microphones for use by attending fire and rescue services. Each station integrates a colour touchscreen for zone selection, message launch and live override.
Microphone capsules and ambient noise paths are continuously monitored to BS 5839-8 requirements, with priority hierarchies ensuring fire service announcements always override routine paging or background music.
A complete range of EN 54-24 loudspeakers and EN 54-23 visual alarm devices, including combined Speaker+VAD units for applications where audible and visual notification must be delivered from a single point.
Every PA/VA system we install conforms to BS 5839-8:2023, EN 54-16, EN 54-23 and EN 54-24, with integration paths into BS 5839-1:2025 fire detection, AOV smoke control and access control infrastructure.
Our PA/VA installations are designed, commissioned and maintained against the relevant British, European and international standards.
With VoCALL EVC discontinued, Lexicomm is the recommended upgrade route for buildings carrying legacy disabled refuge and fire telephone systems. Affinity Fire & Security delivers a phased upgrade that reuses existing wiring, swaps outstations one-for-one and integrates seamlessly with your fire alarm system and planned maintenance regime.
PA/VA is mandatory or recommended across most large or complex buildings. We deliver Vox Ignis platforms across every sector Affinity Fire & Security supports.
Vox Ignis is our primary PA/VA manufacturing partner, supported by trusted secondary brands for project-specific requirements.
A close-knit South West team with 25+ years' industry experience, looking after buildings on our own doorstep.
Every system designed, installed and commissioned to the relevant British Standard, with full documentation.
An itemised written price with no pushy sales and no hidden extras, plus commissioning and completion certificates on handover.
Round-the-clock emergency response and monitoring services for your peace of mind.
Highly trained, DBS-checked local engineers — the engineer who installs your system is the one who looks after it.
Book a free site appraisal with Affinity Fire & Security. We'll design a Vox Ignis PA/VA solution to BS 5839-8 and EN 54-16 around what you already have, with a clear written price. No obligation and no hidden extras.
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