Martyn’s Law is changing how organisations across the UK prepare for emergencies.
Martyn’s Law: The Standard Tier Requirements
If your customers’ premises can reasonably expect 200-799 people (including staff) on site at any one time, you are likely to fall within the Standard Tier requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act.
This applies to more organisations than many realise, including:
✓ Smaller schools & academies
✓ GP surgeries & healthcare hubs
✓ Dental practices & clinics
✓ Community centres
✓ Libraries
✓ Places of worship
✓ Museums & art galleries
✓ Small theatres & entertainment venues
✓ Leisure facilities
✓ Conference & event spaces
✓ Hotels
What Does This Mean For Your Customers?
Martyn’s Law is about ensuring your organisation has practical procedures in place to help protect staff and visitors should a terrorist incident occur.
Standard Tier premises are expected to have procedures covering:
✓ Evacuation
✓ Lockdown
✓ Moving people to safer areas
✓ Communicating quickly and clearly during an incident
The key word throughout the legislation is preparedness. Having the ability to communicate instantly across your site, control access to buildings and provide clear instructions can make a significant difference during an emergency.Tech That Supports Your Customers’ PreparednessWhile every site is different, reliable communication and access control are central to an effective response.
Secure Entry & Controlled Access
2N IP Verso 2.0
Modular IP Intercom
Secure visitor communication with integrated access control.
Ideal for staff entrances, reception areas and controlled access points where visitor verification is essential.
2N Force 2.0
Modular IP Intercom
Built for exposed or high-risk entrances, it provides vandal-resistant communication for external doors, service entrances and delivery areas while integrating seamlessly with your wider security systems.
Site-Wide Emergency Communication
Algo 8180
SIP Audio Alerter
Deliver clear audio announcements to specific areas or entire buildings, helping staff communicate evacuation or lockdown instructions immediately.
Algo 8186
SIP Horn Speaker
Designed for outdoor use, providing powerful audible alerts across car parks, playgrounds, sports areas and external gathering spaces.
Algo 8138
SIP Visual Alerter
Ensures critical alerts are seen too through high-visibility flashing. Ideal for noisy environments and to aid those with hearing impairments.
For organisations looking to coordinate emergency communications across multiple buildings or larger campuses, Fanvil offers powerful command and control solutions.
Fanvil A330i
Unified Dispatch Console
Through a single intuitive interface, authorised staff can monitor incidents, initiate emergency broadcasts, coordinate responses and manage communications across an entire site from one central location.
Fanvil A513W
Video Speaker (coming soon)
Designed for environments where visual communication and monitoring are important.
It can be used as part of a wider emergency communication strategy, providing rapid communication with staff and visitors while integrating into unified SIP-based security and communication systems.
Enhance Your Customers’ Existing Infrastructure
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Martyn’s Law is that compliance requires replacing existing systems.
In reality, many organisations can enhance their existing telephony, access control and paging infrastructure with IP-based technologies that integrate with their current network, allowing them to improve preparedness without unnecessary complexity.
Start Preparing Today
Although Martyn’s Law is not expected to come into force until 2027, now is the ideal time to review your site’s emergency communication strategy.
Ask your customers:
- Could you communicate with everyone on site within seconds?
- Can you quickly initiate a lockdown if required?
- Are visitors and staff able to receive clear instructions wherever they are?
- Do your entry systems support secure access and visitor verification?
- Would your teams know exactly what to do during a major incident?
If the answer to any of these is “not yet”, now is the perfect opportunity to start planning.
Talk to our specialists today on 01484 840048 or email us to discuss how 2N, Algo and Fanvil solutions can help your organisation improve preparedness and support your Martyn’s Law planning.
-The ProVu Team
Please note: The products featured can support an organisation’s emergency preparedness strategy but do not, on their own, constitute compliance with Martyn’s Law. Organisations should ensure they understand and meet all applicable legal requirements.
