Technical guidance released on the installation of vibrating tactile devices
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Stay up to date with our latest guidance on vibrating alarms, aimed at aiding individuals who install and maintain devices for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
07 March 2024
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has released a guidance document focused on the effective use of vibrating alarms, which are devices that play a critical role in alerting sleeping individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. This document delves into device types, compliance standards, installation procedures, maintenance protocols and operational guidelines.
Read the guidance document here.
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