Laws and legislation
Looking for an introduction to the topic of disabled refuge areas.. or a blog on inclusive building design in relation to fire safety?
On this page you’ll find a range of information to start your learning journey about emergency communication systems and why they’re needed.
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The Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 for Deaf and hard of hearing people – How we can help? What is the Equality Act 2010? The Equality Act 2010 provides a legal framework that essentially creates equality for all; protecting individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and...
Changing Places to become compulsory in England from 2021
From 2021, in England, large accessible toilets for severely disabled people will become compulsory under the new legislation. These accessible toilets, known as Changing Places, will be required in places such as shopping centres, supermarkets, and sports and arts...
Disabled people are still facing barriers when it comes to accessibility in Universities
Recent reports have highlighted concerns with the accessibility of Universities throughout the UK. Disabled people are still facing barriers with Universities failing to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act. The...
How reliable are mass notification systems in the event of an emergency?
Should mass notification systems, like mobile messaging services, be relied on to notify Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in the event of an emergency? Mass notification systems, like mobile phone text messaging services, are increasingly being used as a form of...
Did you know our radio-based EVC products are perfect for retrofitting into existing buildings?
If your EVC system requires retrofitting into an existing, listed or historic building, there are several benefits to installing Alerter Groups radio-based, or wireless emergency voice communication (EVC) system. Refuge Alerter is a unique radio-based, emergency voice...
Let’s talk compliance…
With a variety of regulations and requirements, it may seem like there is a lot to keep on top of to ensure that buildings remain fire-safety compliant. With equality and disability awareness on the top of our agenda, we’ve set out a few of the surrounding laws and...
Government warns of unlimited fines for breaches to fire safety regulations
Building owners could encounter unlimited fines in the wake of Home Office announcement concerning new measures intended to bolster fire safety. The new measures, announced on 17th March 2021, have been revealed as part of the government’s response to the Fire...
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