Panic Room / Safe Room

Fog or Smoke Barrier Systems

In any attack situation the intruder generally requires the sense of sight to be effective. Whilst the power to lighting etc can be turned off from within the Safe Room, the intruder can still use torches etc. to continue the assault.

A Fog or Smoke Barrier System will however render the intruder helpless by filling a room in seconds with a dense but harmless fog, which makes it impossible for anyone to see more than a few centimeters and results in complete disorientation. In such a situation it would be virtually impossible for an assault to continue.

The fog is generated by a special glycol based liquid, which is totally harmless to people, food, electrics and furnishings, and once dispersed the area is immediately reusable.

The level of 'fog' within the area of the intruders can be controlled and maintained from within the Safe Room whilst the activity of the intruder can be monitored by special infrared cameras.

Westminster would be pleased to give further advice on this very effective system upon request.

In addition to all of the above the Safe Room will require to be provisioned by:

Adequate food and drink (clean water) for the likely duration
First aid equipment
Any medication being taken or prescribed
Blankets, bedding
Fire extinguishers
Torches with spare batteries
Spare mobile phones and radios
In extreme situations weapons of defense
and........ where a stay in the Safe Room may be prolonged and given the fact that it is essential to stay as calm as possible, a book or other means of relaxation should be considered.

Clearly regular replacement of food and medication etc will be necessary to ensure safe usage as well as regular maintenance of the various systems involved.

Obviously not every situation will require all of the above and the actual level of protection and style of the Safe Room design will relate directly the level of risk involved together with the clients own personal circumstances and requirements.

A properly designed Safe Room will of course not only be of use in protecting people, in the event of an attack but could also be used to secure valuables and in certain situations, as a 'safe haven' from climatic problems such as tornadoes and earthquakes etc.

One important consideration however is that the design, planning and installation of any Panic or Safe Room is undertaken in the strictest of confidence and only by specialists who recognize the importance of confidentiality and the need for absolute security.

Whatever the requirement Westminster are able to assist with design advice and supply of equipment and systems necessary to achieve an appropriate Safe Room, from a simple bathroom conversion as a safe haven from intruders or domestic violence to a state of the art high security bunker secure against terrorist threat.

For further information please contact Westminster International through our enquiry form, or on +44 (0) 1295 756300. All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

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