Wireless Alert Solutions Limited

When purchasing a fire alarm for hearing people, the standards and requirements that define the system and protect the organisation purchasing are stringent and detailed.  Most of these requirements fall under the aegis of BS5839:01 (2002) and subsequent amendments.  Simply put, to say a wired fire alarm for hearing people is BS5839 compliant implies a certain level of safety, self checking, reporting and multiple redundancy.  To say a paging based fire alarm for Deaf people is BS5839 compliant means none of these things.  

The recommendations in BS5839 for paging based solutions are not equivalent.  Some suppliers, like Wireless Alert Solutions Limited, have adopted the principle that both audible and DeafWatch type systems should be equitable in safety and function.  They should be failsafe, self testing and report faults quickly and effectively.  

Unfortunately this does not currently apply to all and the standards are not sufficient as yet.  The safest way for the customer to confirm what they are getting is to request a full technical breakdown of the product.  That way you know what you are buying at what price, and can identify whether the system is good value for money.