Alerter Group to launch fire alarm devices for hearing loss at Birmingham event
Iain Hoey
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Fire alarm devices to be shown at Birmingham event
Alerter Group will launch its next generation Deaf Alerter devices at The Fire Safety Event, which runs from 28 to 30 April at the NEC in Birmingham.
The company confirmed that the redeveloped devices, designed to provide fire alarm notifications for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, will be displayed on Stand J36 in Hall 4.
The new devices are rechargeable and include a larger LCD backlit screen for improved readability.
Notifications sent to the devices can also be delivered to Bluetooth-connected smart phones.
Fire alarm system compliance and product details
Alerter Group stated that the Deaf Alerter systems are compliant with BS 5839-1:2025 and use a National Roaming feature.
This allows the devices to receive notifications in any UK building displaying the Deaf Alerter sign.
BS 5839-1 Section 18 covers the special requirements for fire alarm warnings for people with impaired hearing.
Section 18 is described as the minimum acceptable standard by industry experts and is considered safe to use.
Company background and wider product range
Alerter Group has 25 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and installing radio-based emergency communication systems.
Its product range also includes Refuge Alerter, a wireless Emergency Voice Communication System enabling two-way communication between building management and refuge points.