The Equality Act 2010 states that service providers such as hoteliers and suppliers of sleeping accommodation are legally obliged to make reasonable adjustment for the disabled, which includes deaf and hard of hearing people.
In the event of fire, deaf or hard of hearing people might not be able to hear the fire alarm, especially when they are asleep. This is a high risk, life threatening situation. Deafgard enables deaf and hard of hearing people to be made aware when the fire alarm sounds whilst they are sleeping.
Deafgard is a battery powered, wireless unit with a pad attachment that simply goes under the pillow of the sleeping person. Deafgard is listening for a continuous fire alarm of 75dBA or higher. When the fire alarm sounds the pillow pad vibrates, high intensity LED lights flash and an LCD screen displays ‘fire’.
Features:
- No installation required
- Wireless technology
- Ensures compliance with elements of the Equality Act 2010
- Fail-to-safe dual battery supply
- Alarm clock facility for deaf or hard of hearing people
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Complies with the relevant parts of BS 5446-3
- CE marked
Deafgard is a cost effective, safe and quick way to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing people are alerted in the event of a fire and it is a reasonable adjustment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Deafgard can also be leased, the cost of which includes installation, annual servicing and full warranty for the term of the contract.
Please contact us for a quote or for more information.
How it works
Deafgard is a moveable, wireless, battery operated device and simply works by listening out for a continuous fire alarm of 75 dBA or higher, after which the device would activate, alerting the sleeping person to the fire alarm.
Simply turn Deafgard on, place the unit by your bedside table and slide the pad under the pillow. Deafgard will now be listening for the sound of the fire alarm.
Deafgard requires no installation, can be used in any room and helps businesses comply with regulations.
Tech Spec
Dimensions and weight
- Overall height: 115mm
- Main casing height: 55mm
- Width: 165mm
- Depth: 125mm
- Packed kit weight: 980g
- Product only (including batteries): 830g
- Overall height: 115mm
Material and operating specifications
- Casing: ABS
- Power: 4 x 1.5v C size alkaline batteries (do not use rechargeable batteries)
- Expected battery life: 12 months
- Trigger: by alarms compliant with BS 5839-3.
Please contact us for a quote or for more information.
