Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M

O N L I N E V E R S I O N M1 FACILITIES IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN DWELLINGS Provisions 4.36 Aids to communication will satisfy Requirement M1 if: a. a clearly audible public address system is supplemented by visual information; b. provision for a hearing enhancement system is installed in rooms and spaces designed for meetings, lectures, classes, performances, spectator sport or films, and at service or reception counters when they are situated in noisy areas or they are behind glazed screens; c. the presence of an induction loop or infrared hearing enhancement system is indicated by the standard symbol; d. telephones suitable for hearing aid users are clearly indicated by the standard ear and ‘T’ symbol and incorporate an inductive coupler and volume control; e. text telephones for deaf and hard of hearing people are clearly indicated by the standard symbol; f. artificial lighting is designed to be compatible with other electronic and radio frequency installations. Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Volume 2 46 O N L I N E V E R S I O N