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Area of Refuge: Your Lifeline in Emergencies

What is Area of Refuge?

Code Compliant. Reliable. Life-Saving.

An area of refuge (AOR) system is a building code-driven standard requiring stairwells, elevator landings, and exterior stairwells in multilevel buildings to be equipped for assisted rescue during an emergency. In a fire or emergency evacuation, building occupants who cannot travel down the stairs or the elevator need a location to wait for assistance with two-way communication to first responders.

Code Blue is the leading manufacturer of cloud-based code-compliant Area of Refuge systems and IP or analog SIP two-way communication systems. We are also the security industry leader in emergency network solutions, making our AOR solutions specialized and second to none in functionality.

Code-Compliant AOR Solutions

All of our Area of Refuge products are designed and manufactured to comply with the International Building Code (IBC) system requirements, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

All Code Blue products recommended in our AOR solutions are designed and manufactured according to specifications by the International Building Code.
All Code Blue products recommended in our AOR solutions are designed and manufactured according to specifications by the International Building Code.

Key System Components

Build Your AOR Solution

Every building deserves a unique safety solution. Code Blue's customizable Area of Refuge (AOR) systems provide peace of mind with code-compliant, reliable emergency networks. Start creating your lifeline today with our industry-leading technology. Don't compromise on safety - every life matters. Download our AOR Selection Form now and build your bespoke solution with Code Blue.

An AOR Solution for your Communication Infrastructure

IP

The LS1000, IP2500 or IP1500, SIP compatible VoIP speakerphones, can be installed into walls to provide help at the touch of a button. These speakerphones can be connected to Power over Ethernet switches and then registered to a ToolVox™ XS Server, Code Blue's award-winning systems management platform.

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Analog

IA4100 analog speakerphones can be connected to a patch panel and powered by a distributed power supply. An IAD will provide dial tone and connect to a ToolVox™ XS Server and central station.

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Raising the bar in AOR

Managed Cloud Area of Refuge with Nebula

Code Blue’s Cloud AOR, powered by our Nebula managed cloud platform, elevates your IP or Analog solution. If your facility is not a 24 hour staffed campus, unanswered AOR calls will redirect to 911 dispatch using Cloud and PSTN.

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