几十年来,使用语音通知居民和指导他们转移的火灾报警系统一直是消防保护的主要产品。近年来,由于所谓适用于各种紧急情况的通信系统的激增,大量关于如何有效地将语音融入这些系统的问题就显现出来了。变化之迅速已经影响到过去对这些系统不甚了解或不甚需要的学科和行业。相关法规———NFPA72《美国国家火灾报警规范》也发生了明显的变化。毫无疑问,规划师、设计师、管理机构、安装公司和用户都在努力理解和运用所有相关的新信息。最基本的术语也会引起混淆。“应急通信系统”(ECS)和“大众通知系统”(MNS)经常被交替使用,但 For decades, fire alarm systems that notify residents and direct their diversion by voice have been the main product of fire protection. In recent years there has been a great deal of question about how to effectively integrate speech into these systems due to the proliferation of so-called communication systems that are suitable for a variety of emergency situations. Rapid changes have affected disciplines and industries that were previously poorly understood or under-served by these systems. Relevant laws and regulations --- NFPA72 “National Fire Alarm Specifications” has undergone significant changes. There is no doubt that planners, designers, regulators, installers and users are all struggling to understand and apply all relevant new information. The most basic terminology can also cause confusion. “Emergency Communications Systems” (ECS) and “Public Notification Systems” (MNS) are often used interchangeably, but