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Martyn’s Law: security against terrorism, for public premises and events
22 April 2025 Certain premises and events will soon need to abide by new legislation to mitigate the risk of terrorist attacks. This month, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – also known as Martyn’s Law, in memory of Manchester Arena attack victim Martyn...
Deaf fire alarms and the hotel sector: Are you compliant?
Accidental and deliberate fires in UK hotels have increased. Despite this, a recent report described how some hotels aren’t using fire alarm systems suitable for Deaf people.
Cutting costs? Don’t cut corners…
Amid any drive to reduce expenditure, organisations should ensure that their emergency communications systems continue to be reliable and compliant. Should organisations need to save money, the first step may be to start reassessing expenses as well as looking at...
BSL Bill: Calls for official recognition of British Sign Language
Did you know that although British Sign Language has been recognised as an "official" language by the UK government since 2003, it does not yet have any legal status or protection? While the government recognises British Sign Language as an official language, the...
Changing Places toilets and the need for disabled toilet alarm systems
What are Changing Places toilets? The term ‘Changing Places’ refers to fully accessible toilet facilities. In line with the Equality Act 2010, facilities being offered must provide equal access for disabled customers/visitors and employees, to the same standard as...
Vibrating pillow pad – Everything you need to know
What is a vibrating pillow pad? Designed for Deaf and hard of hearing people, a vibrating pillow pad is a device used to protect and alert users in emergency situations. Typically interconnected with fire alarms or evacuation systems, vibrating pillow pads are used to...
5 reasons your building needs Deaf Alerter
Is your building in need of a deaf fire alarm system? With several options on the market, it can be difficult to determine the most suitable. Here are the top 5 reasons your building can benefit from installing Deaf Alerter: Deaf...
5 reasons you need an EVC system
With over 100,000 fires in buildings every year in the UK, an Emergency Voice Communication system is vital to guarantee the safety and successful evacuation of all people within your building. What is an EVC system? An Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) system...
Mobile phones: Reliable as a fire alarm?
Why aren't mobile phone text systems reliable as fire alarms? Since 2002, BS5839-1 section 18 has been dedicated to the special requirements of “Fire alarm Warnings for people with Impaired Hearing”. It is vital that this standard is adhered to as this is seen...
What is a disabled Refuge?
A disabled refuge is a relatively safe temporary waiting area, located within a building to aid the evacuation of all people as safely as possible. The disabled refuge area allows building management and emergency services to assist all people out of a building in the...
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