Disabled Toilet Alarm 1-4 Zone Kit Designed for use in disabled persons dwellings typically for disabled toilets where this design process considers the requirements of BS8300. This disabled persons toilet alarm kit is a complete toilet alarm system for 1, 2, 3 or 4 toilets/areas depeding upon which version you purchase. The system consists of a 4 zone control panel (DPTA-CP) which is (for each zone) connected to a Pull Cord (DPTA-PC), Remote Reset (DPTA-RR) and Remote Indicator (DPTA-RI). These connected items are known as field devices which provide the Control Panel with the necessary input and output signals to allow the system to function. All versions are supplied with this 4 zone controller along the corresponding number of field devices to protect 1, 2, 3 or 4 toilets. Additional field devices can be purchased separetly facitating the expansion of the system and even allowing for duplicate devices to work on the same zone, for instance you may require 2 or more pull cords in the same toilet.
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What is the BS 8300:2001?
The BS 8300 is a code of practise published by the Brisitish Standards Group which covers the design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people.
UK law requires all public buildings to be accessible. Access to those with disabilities must be considered when designing new buildings, and when planning improvements to existing buildings. Architects, surveyors, and all those involved in the design and construction of buildings must consider disabled access to buildings.
In relation to disabled toilet alarms the BS 8300:2001 states that all new disabled toilet facilities should be fitted with a fixed method of communication.
The following are some related points from the BS 8300:2001;
How many disabled toilets can be used with a the DPTA-CP disabled toilet alarm control panel?
The same disabled toilet alarm control panel (DPTA-CP) is supplied with all of the disabled toilet alarm kits and is a capable of being used with up to 4 disabled toilets.
In this case should you purchase either the 1, 2 or 3 zone disabled toilet alarm kit, these may be expanded in future by adding additional field devices.
Where should the disabled toilet alarm pull cord (DPTA-PC) be installed?
The BS8300:2001 states that the alarm pull cord should be sited so that it can be operated from the toilet and adjacent floor area.
Where should the disabled toilet alarm remote indicator (DPTA-RI) be installed?
The disabled toilet alarm remote indicator (DPTA-RI) should be located outside the toilet area where it will be seen and heard by people able to provide assistance and indicate where help is required.
Where should the disabled toilet alarm remote reset (DPTA-RR) be installed?
The disabled toilet alarm remote reset (DPTA-RR) should be sited so that it is within reach from a wheelchair and the toilet.
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