St Mary Redcliffe Project 450 RIBA 2 Stage End Report

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Facilities for disabled
10.1.15.1 Disabled toilet alarms
A disabled alarm system will be provided in disabled toilets. The system will consist of a pull switch with red cord within
easy reach, local reset button with re-assurance lamp and an alarm point over the outside of the entry door with red light
and alarm buzzer.
Alarms will be presented on a dedicated panel within each building at a normally manned location.
It is envisaged that the system will be required to provide hearing enhancement system for hearing impaired people in
some areas however this requirement is yet to be confirmed with the client and the design team.
An ear symbol denoting the presence of an induction loop should be prominently displayed. A sign will explain clearly, to
people using hearing aids, how they can benefit from the induction loop.
10.1.15.3 Disabled Refuge System
A two-way intercom system will be provided in each disabled refuge station in accordance with fire strategy and local
mandatory requirements.
A disabled refuge master station will be provided at the main entrance of the building and will be sited adjacent to the
fire alarm panel. Direct 2-way communication will be provided between the master station and each disabled refuge
outstations.
Disabled refuge outstations will be provided within each disabled refuge areas.
10.1.15.2 Hard of hearing induction loop system
An induction loop system helps deaf people who use a hearing aid or loop listener hear sounds more clearly because it
reduces or cuts out background noise. The induction loop is a small cable that goes round the perimeter of a room or
listening area and forms a loop. Both ends of the cable are connected to the output of a specialist design loop amplifier.
A current from the loop amplifier powers the cable and the amplifier gets its signal from a direct sound source. This can
be a microphone placed in front of the person speaking or it can be a connection into a TV, PA system, laptop or DVD
player. The resulting electric current in the induction loop produces a magnetic field. The hearing aid user can pick up this
field when they switch their hearing instrument to the T position. The user is then able to hear audible sound very clearly.
Overspill may occur when a loop system is being used, whereby the signal from the loop reaches outside the loop area.
This means that privacy cannot be guaranteed in a room where a loop is fitted.
Each disabled refuge outstations will be flush mounted and consist of a two-way speech unit and call button. The system
will have battery backup for standby duration of 24 hours and 3 hours operational capacity.
The complete system will be wired will be wired in soft skin cable, suitably enhanced for the area installed.
10.2 Electric Vehicle Charging Points
No EV charging is proposed for this project.