Alerter Group to launch next generation Deaf Alerter devices at The Fire Safety Event

One-in-four adults in the UK suffer from hearing loss. Are you sure everyone in your building can hear the fire alarms when activated? In the event of a fire, everyone must be provided with equal opportunity to evacuate buildings.

The new Deaf Alerter devices are rechargeable and boast a larger LCD backlit screen for increased readability. Notifications sent to the new devices can also be sent to Bluetooth-connected smart phones.

Deaf Alerter systems are compliant with BS 5839-1:2025 and use a ‘National Roaming’ feature (meaning the devices can receive notifications in any UK building displaying the Deaf Alerter sign).

BS 5839-1 Section 18 is dedicated to the special requirements of “fire alarm warnings for people with impaired hearing”. It’s vital that this British Standard recommendation is followed.

Section 18 of BS 5839-1 is seen as the minimum acceptable standard by industry leading experts that’s considered safe to use. It’s important not to cherry-pick areas within this British Standard, and notably so when potentially life-saving equipment is used.

Alerter Group has amassed 25 years’ worth of experience in designing, manufacturing and installing radio-based emergency communication systems.

As well as Deaf Alerter, the Derby-based company’s products include Refuge Alerter (a wireless Emergency Voice Communication System enabling two-way communication between building management and refuge points).

*Further information is available online at www.alertergroup.com

Stand J36 Hall 4