Game-Changers
Trends to Watch in 2014
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type of installation, even though the entire National
Fire Alarm Code was re-named, radically revised and
re-arranged to include these extensive systems.
Simple emergency voice evacuation systems (EVAC),
on the other hand, I predict will continue to grow
in use and local acceptance. This is largely due to
the fact that building owners are now allowed to use
the speakers installed with these systems, for regular
announcements, paging and background music —
without having to get special permission from the local
code official.
All new schools (Educational buildings K-12, having more than 30 persons) will be required to use an
EVAC system to provide for fire and other emergency
notifications. Unless modified by your state, this new
voice EVAC requirement will be applied to all "schools"
seeking a building permit under the 2012 International
Building Code. ❚
environment is a compelling security and business value
proposition.
Imagers: Expect higher quality, better processing and
lower costs. At the high-end, I wouldn't be surprised to
see manufacturers upping their megapixel counts. 180
and 360 degree imaging, which is already pretty good,
will also get better.
Thermal: As I wrote in 2013, thermal devices are getting smaller, cheaper and more ubiquitous. There could
be a growth in dual visible/thermal imaging cameras,
analytics designed to work specifically with thermal, and
the use of thermal imaging in access control.
H.265: This video compression is not likely to be seen
in cameras or encoders this year, but its buzz will grow
as high-end digital cameras and 4K displays embrace this
technology that enables efficient transport of very highresolution images. ❚
Greg Kessinger is SD&I;'s fire alarm and codes expert. Email him your
fire & life safety questions at greg@firealarm.org.
Ray Coul ombe i s Foun d e r an d Man agi ng D i re c to r of
SecuritySpecifiers.com and RepsForSecurity.com. He can be reached at
ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/
raycoulombe or followed on Twitter @RayCoulombe.
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