AS 1428.5-2010 (R2016)
AS 1428.5-2010 (R2016)
Design for access and mobility Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired
Standards Australia
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Abstract
Sets out requirements for the design, application and testing of assistive listening systems. It also provides information to enable access to communication for people who have a hearing impairment or who are deaf.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-064 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 25 September 2015.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-064:
Association of Consultants in Access Australia
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists
Australian Blindness Forum
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Architects
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
AUSTROADS
Blind Citizens Australia
Consumers Federation of Australia
Disabled Persons Assembly New Zealand
Housing Industry Association
Master Builders Australia
Mobility Research Centre New Zealand
Physical Disability Australia
Property Council of Australia
Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Scope
This Standard sets out requirements for the design, application and testing of assistive listening systems (ALSs). It also provides information to enable access to communication for people who have a hearing impairment or who are deaf.
This Standard provides information in relation to varying degrees of hearing loss, and design solutions and equipment including -
(a) assistive listening systems (ALSs), speech intelligibility and environmental interference;
(b) assistive listening systems’ (ALSs) application in the built and transport environments, indoor and outdoor;
(c) early warning systems - auditory, visual, and tactile requirements;
(d) visual display systems for intercommunication, public announcements and the like; and
(e) telephone services and telecommunications available to the public.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 27/05/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016 |
| Committee | ME-064 |
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