11B vs Chapter 10 visual alarm disconnect

[ADAguy]

If you provide a audible/visual fire alarm as required by Chapter 10, how are verbal alarm communications conveyed to a deaf person?

This can/could be accomplished by use of a captioning device but is one required? (You are required to provide the alarm system but no mention is made of captioning in 10) Is the device a sign? If so, must it comply with visual display board requirements in Chapter 11B-703.8?

 

[mark handler]

I don't have a copy here but, I do not think the NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a captioning device listed as a audible/visual fire alarm

 

[cda]

Have not heard that it is required

Unless a California thing, than the problem would it be through out a building??

 

[ADAguy]

See 907.5.2.2.2 - Live Voice Messages - July 15, 2015 supplement

 

[mark handler]

Captioning device not required

 

[cda]

Ok looking at the 2015 ibc

F] 907.5.2.2.4 Emergency voice/alarm communication captions.

Where stadiums, arenas and grandstands are required to caption audible public announcements in accordance with Section 1108.2.7.3, the emergency/voice alarm communication system shall be captioned. Prerecorded or live emergency captions shall be from an approved location constantly attended by personnel trained to respond to an emergency.

 

[ADAguy]

Only for stadiums as indicated. DOJ has also issued a letter basicly saying the same thing until such time as it is required by NFPA. Seems to overlook the needs of those with hearing loss.

 

[cda]

Well, I don't pay attention all the time

If I see a large crowd leaving either the game is over or there is a problem and I should follow the herd

 

[ADAguy]

A Lemming are you?