{"id":4582,"date":"2025-11-13T10:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allin.online\/?post_type=standard&#038;p=4582"},"modified":"2026-10-15T09:07:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T09:07:38","slug":"announcements-alarms-and-audio-guidance","status":"publish","type":"standard","link":"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/built-environment\/moving-around\/announcements-alarms-and-audio-guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcements, Alarms, and Audio Guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-fixed-content flex content-content bg_white padding indent two-column\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><h3 id=\"page_sub_nav\" class=\"mobile_only\">BE 3.04 Announcements, Alarms, and Audio Guidance<\/h3><select aria-labelledby=\"page_sub_nav\" class=\"mobile_only\" id=\"nav_select\"><option value=\"#overview\">Overview<\/option><option value=\"#examples\">Practical examples<\/option><option value=\"#key_considerations\">Key considerations<\/option><option value=\"#definitions_list\">Definitions and acronyms<\/option><option value=\"#learning_resources\">Learning Resources<\/option><option value=\"#linked_standards\">Linked Standards<\/option><option value=\"#references\">References<\/option><\/select><div class=\"action_links mobile_only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252393341563356?standard=Built Environment 3.04 Announcements, Alarms, and Audio Guidance\" class=\"feedback_link button bg_secondary white\">Give us feedback on this Standard<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/built-environment\/\" class=\"return_link\">Back to Built Environment<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-overview standard-content\"><h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guidance explains how to provide audio equipment and systems. These help visitors navigate physical spaces and access live events or exhibits. The equipment includes assistive listening systems, <span data-definition=\"audio-description\" data-definition-id=\"4310\" title=\"Audio description\" data-definition-name=\"Audio description\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> headsets, and public announcement (PA) systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section focuses on the built environment. For best practices in audio description, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/creative-and-cultural-experiences\/event-planning-and-delivery\/audience-provisions\/\">Creative and Cultural Experiences 4.03 Audience Provisions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/customer-service\/during-a-visit\/hosting-adapted-performances-and-presentations\/\">Customer Service 2.04 Hosting Adapted Performances and Presentations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The audio features in <span title=\"Approved Document M ADM\" data-definition-name=\"Approved Document M ADM\" data-definition=\"approved-document-m-adm\" data-definition-id=\"3602\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, <span data-definition=\"technical-guidance-document-m-tgd-m\" title=\"Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)\" data-definition-name=\"Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)\" data-definition-id=\"8602\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, and <span title=\"BS8300\" data-definition-name=\"BS8300\" data-definition=\"bs8300\" data-definition-id=\"3603\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> are designed to help visitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>receive the same information as others in an accessible format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>navigate using audio directions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communicate easily with staff (for example, at the bar or box office)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>receive amplified, targeted audio of live events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>receive audio descriptions of performances or images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"examples\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-examples bg_grey inner-padding standard-examples\"><h3>Practical examples<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-example standard-example\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-image content-image alt-block\"><figure class=\"fill block-image alt-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6008-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A lowered accessible caf\u00e9 counter with a blue and white sign showing that an induction loop is available to use here.\"\/><button class=\"toggle_modal\" aria-controls=\"lightbox_5928\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-modal_id=\"lightbox_5928\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Zoom into the image<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.999\" height=\"31.994\"><g fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M13.648 27.287a13.579 13.579 0 0 0 8.168-2.718l7.425 7.425 2.758-2.758-7.425-7.425a13.644 13.644 0 1 0-10.925 5.477Zm0-23.389a9.748 9.748 0 1 1-6.89 2.855 9.737 9.737 0 0 1 6.89-2.853Z\" class=\"zoom_svg__has_white\" data-name=\"Path 1776\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.701 19.49h3.9v-3.894h3.9v-3.9h-3.9v-3.9h-3.9v3.9h-3.9v3.9h3.9Z\" class=\"zoom_svg__has_white\" data-name=\"Path 1777\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"alt_block\"><button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Eile\">Eile<\/button><div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"image_block_5928\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Alt text\" aria-describedby=\"desc_image_block_5928\"><p id=\"desc_image_block_5928\">A lowered accessible caf\u00e9 counter with a blue and white sign showing that an induction loop is available to use here.<\/p><button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Eile<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div id=\"lightbox_5928\" class=\"lightbox modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"lightbox-content\"><button class=\"close\" aria-controls=\"lightbox_5928\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close zoomed image<\/span>\u00d7<\/button><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6008-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A lowered accessible caf\u00e9 counter with a blue and white sign showing that an induction loop is available to use here.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-content-blocks border-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-intro content-intro\"><p><strong>Image description:<\/strong> A lowered accessible cafe counter with a blue and white sign with an ear <span data-definition=\"pictogram\" data-definition-id=\"5939\" title=\"Pictogram\" data-definition-name=\"Pictogram\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> and a letter T showing that a <span title=\"Hearing aid induction loop\" data-definition-name=\"Hearing aid induction loop\" data-definition=\"hearing-aid-induction-loop\" data-definition-id=\"4386\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> is available to use here.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"key_considerations\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-key-considerations standard-key-considerations standard-content\"><h3>Key considerations<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design guidance and key measurements for the features below are detailed in <span title=\"Approved Document M ADM\" data-definition-name=\"Approved Document M ADM\" data-definition=\"approved-document-m-adm\" data-definition-id=\"3602\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, <span data-definition=\"technical-guidance-document-m-tgd-m\" title=\"Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)\" data-definition-name=\"Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)\" data-definition-id=\"8602\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, and <span title=\"BS8300\" data-definition-name=\"BS8300\" data-definition=\"bs8300\" data-definition-id=\"3603\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Assistive listening and audio description systems and headsets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistive listening systems are primarily used by deaf and hard of hearing people. They can be infrared, radio, Wi-Fi based or induction loops. Infrared, radio, and Wi-Fi systems use headsets to send audio from a specific microphone or set of mics to the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <span title=\"Hearing aid induction loop\" data-definition-name=\"Hearing aid induction loop\" data-definition=\"hearing-aid-induction-loop\" data-definition-id=\"4386\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> is <span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">designed for people with hearing aids or cochlear implants. Sound from within an induction loop area, like someone speaking at a counter, is transmitted directly to the user\u2019s device via a microphone in the induction loop box.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-definition=\"audio-description\" data-definition-id=\"4310\" title=\"Audio description\" data-definition-name=\"Audio description\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> headsets use similar technology to some assistive listening systems (infrared, radio, or Wi-Fi). Sound comes from either a live audio describer\u2019s microphone or a pre-recorded audio description track, like for an exhibition, and is received by the user&#8217;s headset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need a clear process for maintaining audio description systems and headsets. Ensure your headsets are hygienic and stored securely. If using headsets and <span data-definition=\"round-the-neck-receivers\" data-definition-id=\"6620\" title=\"Round-the-neck receivers\" data-definition-name=\"Round-the-neck receivers\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, keep an equal number of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should regularly check that your Wi-Fi can support multiple users if using Wi-Fi-based systems. Use sound monitors to catch any faults in the system or microphones that users might hear. Make sure your systems don\u2019t interfere with each other. For example, induction loop fields can clash if too close. Provide an accessible acoustic booth for <span title=\"Audio describers\" data-definition-name=\"Audio describers\" data-definition=\"audio-describer\" data-definition-id=\"4859\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> to use when giving live descriptions, ensuring they have a clear view of the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Induction loop systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place signs showing the ear with a T symbol to mark where a <span title=\"Hearing aid induction loop\" data-definition-name=\"Hearing aid induction loop\" data-definition=\"hearing-aid-induction-loop\" data-definition-id=\"4386\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> is available. Ensure the induction loops are switched on during opening hours and at other times if staff use them with hearing aids. Test your induction loops regularly with an induction loop receiver. Record these tests and any visitor complaints in the system logbook. Your induction loops should be inspected annually by an accredited <span data-definition=\"hearing-loop-assessor\" title=\"Hearing loop assessor\" data-definition-name=\"Hearing loop assessor\" data-definition-id=\"8698\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Public announcements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public announcement or PA systems allow announcements through loudspeakers for all visitors. Audio messages can support signage as an alternative format. They also provide updates on new information, like changes to a running order. Offering audio announcements with visual information helps many users, including blind or visually impaired visitors and those who are neurodivergent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public announcements should be transmitted through loudspeaker systems. They must be loud and clear for a wide range of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design your space to minimise echo and support clear communication with the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Warning announcements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warning signs should include audio where possible. Announcements, like those for closing doors, must be clear and timely. This ensures visitors understand their importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Payphones, entry phones and emergency phones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have other audio systems, such as public or visitor payphones, intercoms and entry phones, emergency phones in lifts and emergency communication systems such as in refuge areas. To support sound adjustment and amplification, include an additional volume control and <span data-definition=\"inductive-coupler\" title=\"Inductive coupler\" data-definition-name=\"Inductive coupler\" data-definition-id=\"8714\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> for sound transmission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"specification_table\" class=\"wp-block-ace-specification-table bg_white specification_table hide\"><h3>Standard &#8211; specifications<\/h3><div class=\"bg_grey inner-padding\"><table class=\"specification-table\"><tbody><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"influencing_accessible_practice\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-influencing-accessible-practice standard-influencing-accessible-practice standard-content hide\"><h3>Influencing accessible practice<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"definitions_list\" class=\"wp-block-ace-definitions-list bg_white\"><h3>Definitions and acronyms<\/h3><div class=\"ace-definitions-list bg_grey inner-padding\"><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Approved Document M (ADM)<\/h4><div><p>This refers to \u201cApproved Document M: Access to and use of buildings, Vol 2\u201d. It is sometimes known as Part M and is the main building regulation in England to ensure that people can access and use buildings and their facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Audio describers<\/h4><div><p>A narrator that describes visual elements of a live experience or video. Audio description describes important visual details such as costume, set, location, facial expressions, body language and actions.<\/p>\n<p>It can be delivered live through speakers or a headset to people at an event or show, or as a live or pre-recorded audio described tour (for example at a museum). It can also be integrated into the script of a play or a voiceover, or delivered by a character. In a digital context, such as cinema or video, it can be delivered as a separate audio track or integrated into a script or voiceover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Audio description<\/h4><div><p>Narration that describes visual elements of a live experience or video. Audio description describes important visual details such as costume, set, location, facial expressions, body language and actions.<\/p>\n<p>It can be delivered live through speakers or a headset to people at an event or show, or as a live or pre-recorded audio described tour (for example at a museum). It can also be integrated into the script of a play or a voiceover, or delivered by a character. In a digital context, such as cinema or video, it can be delivered as a separate audio track or integrated into a script or voiceover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>BS8300<\/h4><div><p>This refers to \u201cBS 8300:2018 Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment\u201d. It is a code of practice provided by the British Standards Institute. Whereas ADM is part of building regulations, BS8300 is a standard of best practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Hearing aid induction loop<\/h4><div><p>This is an assisted listening system for hearing aid users. The loop uses a microphone and transmits sound that can be picked up by a hearing aid on the \u2018T\u2019 setting. An induction loop can be a portable unit, or a fixed system where a copper wire encircles a room or area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Hearing loop assessor<\/h4><div><p>A Hearing loop assessor is a professional who tests and assesses hearing loops. You can find an accredited assessor through the <a href=\"https:\/\/iscve.org.uk\/resources\/hearing-loop-assessment-scheme\/\">Hearing Loop Assessment Scheme<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Inductive coupler<\/h4><div><p>An inductive coupler is an assisted listening system for hearing aid users. It\u2019s also known as a hearing loop or audio induction loop. Hearing loops typically support audio within a larger space (like a room), whereas an inductive coupler might specifically be used within a phone receiver.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Pictogram<\/h4><div><p>A pictogram is a basic picture version of something, used to represent it. For example, a picture of a flame to indicate flammable materials.<\/p>\n<p>This is slightly different from a symbol, which doesn\u2019t always look like what it represents, for example a peace sign to represent the abstract concept of peace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Round-the-neck receivers<\/h4><div><p>Also known as a neck loop, or induction neck loop. These are personal assistive listening systems that are worn around the neck. They receive audio description or amplified sound signals which can be transmitted to a hearing aid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)<\/h4><div><p>Refers to \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage\/publications\/technical-guidance-document-m-access-and-use\/\">Technical Guidance Document M (Ireland) Access and Use<\/a>\u2019, helping to ensure that people can access buildings and their facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"learning_resources\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-learning-resources standard-content\"><h3>Learning Resources<\/h3><div class=\"links-on-newtab-text\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">England<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/66f6c5eec71e42688b65ee11\/ADM__V2_with_2024_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approved Document M (ADM)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 13, Section 0.14e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 26, Section 2.21c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 29, Section 3.6f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages 45-46, Sections 4.31-4.36<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Wales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-m-access-to-and-use-of-buildings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approved Document M (ADM) Wales<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 19, Section 0.14e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 38, Section 2.21c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 42, Section 3.6f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 61-62, Section 4.31-4.36<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Scotland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/binaries\/content\/documents\/govscot\/publications\/advice-and-guidance\/2024\/11\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/documents\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/govscot%3Adocument\/Building%2BStandards%2B-%2BCore%2BDocuments%2B-%2BNon-domestic%2BTechnical%2BHandbook%2B-%2BJanuary%2B2025%2B-%2BFor%2BPublication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Non-Domestic Technical Handbook (Scotland)<\/a>\u202f\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 378-379, Section 4.1.8&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 405-406, Section 4.7&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Northern Ireland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildingcontrol-ni.com\/assets\/pdf\/TechnicalBookletR2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technical Booklet R (Northern Ireland)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 21, Section 3.6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 49, Section 5.47<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Ireland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage\/publications\/technical-guidance-document-m-access-and-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M) 2022<\/a>&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 62, Section 1.3.3.1, at reception \u2013 induction loop and signage &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 127, Sections 1.6.2, types of audible aids&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 128, Section 1.6.4, use of symbol on signage &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 129, Section 1.6.6, PA system and supplementary signage and induction couplers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">More resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenbs.com\/PublicationIndex\/documents\/details?Pub=BSI&amp;DocID=320547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BS8300 &#8211; Part 2<\/a>\u202f(BSI standards can be\u202fpurchased\u202fonline. Reference copies are available at local libraries)\u202f\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 60 (section 12.5)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages 60-64 (sections 13-13.6)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.bsigroup.com\/products\/code-of-practice-for-the-design-planning-installation-testing-and-maintenance-of-sound-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSI&nbsp;BS6259:2015 Code of practice for the design, planning, installation, testing and maintenance of sound systems<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.bsigroup.com\/products\/electroacoustics-hearing-aids-induction-loop-systems-for-hearing-aid-purposes-system-performance-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSI Electroacoustics. Hearing aids &#8211; Induction-loop systems for hearing aid purposes. System performance requirements<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampetronic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UP30054-4-best-practice-guide_hi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ampetronic, Hearing Loops<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampetronic.com\/info-centre\/hearing-loop-basics\/what-is-assistive-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ampetronic, Assistive Listening<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"skills_development\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-skills-development standard-skills-development standard-content hide\"><h3>Support and skills development<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"linked_standards\" class=\"wp-block page-links wp-block-ace-linked-standards \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"block-title\">\n\t\t\t\tLinked Standards\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='flex flex_50 link_blocks'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6291-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Museum signage for a exhibition celebrating the diversity of sport in Leeds.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6291-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6291-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6291-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6291-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6291-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"alt_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the Image Description\">Eile<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"5648\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Image Description\" aria-describedby=\"desc_4636\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"desc_4636\">Museum signage for a exhibition celebrating the diversity of sport in Leeds.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tuairisgeul Dealbh\n<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"linked_standard--content inner-padding card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>CCE 4.03 Audience Provisions<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Provide a range of accessible provision that meets audience needs and gives people genuine choice. Use creative approaches and integrate access provisions into experiences wherever possible.<a href=\"\/login\" class=\"locked card_target\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14.999\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 14.999 18\">\n  <path id=\"unlock\" d=\"M13.507,7.5H3.75V5.249A3.741,3.741,0,0,1,11.022,4l1.133-1.133a5.234,5.234,0,0,0-9.9,2.378V7.5H1.493A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,0,9V16.5A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,1.493,18H13.507A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,15,16.5V9a1.5,1.5,0,0,0-1.492-1.5\" transform=\"translate(0)\" fill=\"#472961\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span>This content is only available to logged in users.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.832\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.832 24\">\n  <path id=\"arrow\" d=\"M33.728,24.848l-10.2-10.2a1.773,1.773,0,1,0-2.508,2.508l7.189,7.189H4.272a1.772,1.772,0,0,0,0,3.545H28.178L21.022,35.08a1.755,1.755,0,0,0,0,2.508,1.827,1.827,0,0,0,1.271.536,1.747,1.747,0,0,0,1.271-.536L33.8,27.355a1.827,1.827,0,0,0,.536-1.271,2.283,2.283,0,0,0-.6-1.237Z\" transform=\"translate(-2.499 -14.123)\" fill=\"#472961\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-166-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Person seated in a theatre with teal seats, wearing a striped shirt and an audio description device around their neck. 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Available at: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW89917099 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/66f6c5eec71e42688b65ee11\/ADM__V2_with_2024_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW89917099 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Approved Document Part M<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\"> [Accessed 24 June 2025]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>Ampetronic, Hearing Loops: A Guide to Best Practice (2014) Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampetronic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UP30054-4-best-practice-guide_hi.pdf\">Hearing Loops<\/a> [Accessed 21 June 2025]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>Ampetronic, What is Assistive Listening? (2024) Available at:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampetronic.com\/info-centre\/hearing-loop-basics\/what-is-assistive-listening\/\"> Assistive Listening<\/a> [Accessed 21 June 2025]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>British Standards Institute, BS6259:2015 Code of practice for the design, planning, installation, testing and maintenance of sound systems (2015)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>British Standards Institute, BS8300-2:2018, Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment, Part 2: Buildings \u2013 Code of practice (2018). BSI standards can be purchased online. Reference copies are available at local libraries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>British Standards Institute, BSEN IEC 600118-4:2015+A1: 2018 Electroacoustics. Hearing aids \u2013 induction loop systems for hearing aid purposes. System performance requirements (2018)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209199491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209199491 BCX0\">Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209199491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209199491 BCX0\"> (2012) [online] Available at: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW209199491 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buildingcontrol-ni.com\/assets\/pdf\/TechnicalBookletR2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW209199491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209199491 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Technical Booklet R (Northern Ireland)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209199491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209199491 BCX0\"> [Accessed 24 June 2025]<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW209199491 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1082671 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1082671 BCX0\">Non-Domestic Technical Handbook <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1082671 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1082671 BCX0\">(January 2024 edition) [online] Available at: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW1082671 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/binaries\/content\/documents\/govscot\/publications\/advice-and-guidance\/2024\/11\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/documents\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/govscot%3Adocument\/Building%2BStandards%2B-%2BCore%2BDocuments%2B-%2BNon-domestic%2BTechnical%2BHandbook%2B-%2BJanuary%2B2025%2B-%2BFor%2BPublication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW1082671 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1082671 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Non-Domestic Technical Handbook (Scotland)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1082671 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1082671 BCX0\"> [Accessed 24 June 2025]\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><aside class=\"sidebar flex-item\"><h3>BE 3.04 Announcements, Alarms, and Audio Guidance<\/h3><nav class=\"sub-nav\"><ul><li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview (Back to top)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#examples\">Practical examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key_considerations\">Key considerations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#definitions_list\">Definitions and acronyms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#learning_resources\">Learning Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#linked_standards\">Linked Standards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#references\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><div class=\"hide fixed scroll_menu\" aria-live=\"polite\"><h3>BE 3.04 Announcements, Alarms, and Audio Guidance<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview (Back to top)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#examples\">Practical examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key_considerations\">Key considerations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#definitions_list\">Definitions and acronyms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#learning_resources\">Learning Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#linked_standards\">Linked Standards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#references\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252393341563356?standard=Built Environment 3.04 Announcements, Alarms, and Audio Guidance\" class=\"feedback_link button bg_secondary white\">Give us feedback on this Standard<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/built-environment\/\" class=\"return_link\">Back to Built Environment<\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252393341563356?standard=Built Environment 3.04 Announcements, Alarms, and Audio Guidance\" class=\"feedback_link button bg_secondary white\">Give us feedback on this Standard<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/built-environment\/\" class=\"return_link\">Back to Built Environment<\/a><\/aside><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5928,"parent":3665,"menu_order":4,"template":"","class_list":["post-4582","standard","type-standard","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"short_description":"Audio, PA systems or directional sound cues can be used to help visitors navigate and access live events and exhibitions. 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