Overview

The Emergency Haven is a pre-integrated, standalone, small steel building designed for use in locations where an individual's immediate protection in an emergency situation is required. Typical locations include: remote parking lots,  parking garages, roadside rest stops, public parks, un-patrolled public areas, and corporate, college, and school campuses.

• Exterior night security lights
• Process controller>
• Automatically locking door with storeroom function electric lock
• Interior full coverage industrial grade floor mat
• Interior presence sensors
• Hands free emergency call station
• Emergency first aid kit
• Exterior sounders
• Strobe light

The Emergency Haven is normally unlocked and unoccupied.  When a person is experiencing a threatening situation and requires immediate physical protection, they open the door and enter the Emergency Haven.  The controller determines that a person has entered the room and automatically activates the hands free call station, closes and locks the door, activates the external sounders and the strobe light.  The call station is monitored by a local security monitoring station, central station, or police department.  Security or police officers are dispatched to the Emergency Haven to diffuse the emergency situation.

Options

Optional equipment may be added for increased protection.

Exterior cameras and one interior camera with an automatic video link to the monitoring station allows security personnel to immediately assess the threat at the Emergency Haven and respond appropriately.

Digital audio and video recording equipment located in the Emergency Haven record the audio of the cameras and call station for use as evidence in resulting investigations.

Bullet proof armoring of the housing and door may be added for locations where gunfire might result during an emergency situation.  Actual ballistic ratings are determined by the specific requirements of the Emergency Haven location.  The standard housing is rated at UL ballistic threat level 1.  Ballistic ratings up to UL level 8 are available.

Technical Specifications

System Power

A 120 VAC dedicated circuit is required for Emergency Haven power.

Power Backup and Surge Protection

An uninterruptible power supply with battery backup and surge protection is integrated into the internal power system.

System Monitoring and Control

The Kouba Systems Multi Channel Input/Output board is used to monitor and control the Emergency Haven electronic systems.  The control board has color coded LED’s associated with all inputs and outputs for instant visual analysis of system operation.  The processor firmware is programmed into non-volatile memory.  All inputs are fully supervised.

Presence Sensing

The presence sensing floor mat is made of an industrial grade material.  It has a non-skid surface, and is fire resistant and self-extinguishing.  The actuation force is 20 lbs.  The coverage area of the mat includes the entire inside floor space of the Emergency Haven.  The floor mat is resistant to water, oil, grease, and chemical solvents.

An infrared detector is mounted inside the Emergency Haven to provide redundant presence sensing.

Door Monitoring

A concealed supervised normally closed-door position switch monitors the door.

Door Lock

The door lock is a fail secure electric lock with storeroom function handle for free exiting.  The door is normally unlocked by the control system, and locks when a person enters the Emergency Haven. A high security mortise cylinder lock unlocks the lock manually.  The lock is unlocked electronically when security personnel reset the control system.  The electric lock is monitored by an integrated latch bolt monitor contact.

Audio Communication Intercom/Phone Call Station

The call station is automatically activated when a person enters the Emergency Haven.  The call station features hands free operation, non-volatile memory, and may be used as a two-way intercom station or an independent standalone telephone terminal.  When used as a telephone terminal, the automatic dialer may be programmed to dial a second number on busy or no answer.

Video System

The optional CCTV system includes one internal camera, and up to four external cameras.  The cameras are automatically activated when a person enters the Emergency Haven.  The video signals are processed with a video multiplexing system and transmitted to the security monitoring station.

Communication

Data connections to the monitoring station may be pre-configured for hardwired audio/video cabling, standard telephone lines, fiber optic cabling, or wireless communication.  The exact communication method is determined by specific application requirements, budget, and location of the Emergency Haven.

Recording Equipment

Digital audio and video recording equipment are activated when a person enters the Emergency Haven.  The recorded data may be used as evidence in investigations, and may also serve as a redundant data retention system in the event that communication with the security monitoring station is severed.

Lighting

Exterior security lights surrounding the Emergency Haven automatically turn on at dusk and turn off at dawn.  Interior lights automatically turn on when a person enters the Emergency Haven.

HVAC

The Emergency Haven is equipped with an automatic HVAC unit with a dual mode controller.  During idle or non-alarm times, the HVAC is programmed to keep the Emergency Haven from reaching an extreme temperature that may damage the system equipment.  The HVAC automatically switches to temperature settings compatible with human occupancy.  The two mode temperature settings are field programmable.

First Aid Station

The Emergency Haven is equipped with an emergency first aid station located inside the housing.

Outer Markings

A large sign on the outer housing identifies the Emergency Haven, and both text and graphic instructions for use are provided.

Electrical Work

All electrical work conforms to the National Electrical code.

Physical Specifications

Housing Construction

The Emergency Haven is constructed with carbon steel internal framing, and a brushed stainless steel outer shell.

Insulation is placed between the outer armored walls and the interior wall, and above the ceiling in the roof area.

The outer building corners are rounded with a 2” radius.

The door has a bulletproof window with a one-way viewing screen.  The door and window are rated for UL ballistic threat level 1.  Ballistic ratings up to UL level 8 are available.

The housing has forklift rails under the framing for movement and placement.  A ramp is provided for wheelchair access to the door after the Emergency Haven is permanently placed.