Hearing augmentation compliance checklist

Plain-English guidance on what may apply, what gets verified and what gets signed. Complete this before the quote is accepted, not after the system is installed.

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Hearing augmentation sign with braille beside an open door to a presentation room with seated audience

Project nameSite or spaceDateProject or change managerCompleted by

Critical — define these first

Building classification for the space — Class 9b, 9c, 5, 6 if known, otherwise approximate audience occupancy.

Whether an inbuilt amplification system is installed or proposed in this space.

Whether that amplification is used only for emergency warning.

Floor area of the room or space served — measured.

The maximum number of people the space accommodates.

Whether a hearing augmentation system already exists, its type, and when it was last verified.

Whether signage is present, and exactly what it says.

Who will verify coverage on completion, and where results will be recorded.

Plan view of a seated venue showing the required hearing augmentation coverage area across all seating, loudspeaker positions and transmitter locations, with legend — Coverage is mapped and measured. It is not assumed from the specification.

Conditional — define if these apply

Work through each trigger. If it applies to your site, the item becomes critical.

IF A COUNTER OR SERVICE POINT IS SCREENED — define whether a permanently installed loop is required there.

IF A RECEIVER SYSTEM IS PROPOSED — define the receiver count against the occupancy figure.

IF THE SPACE INCLUDES WHEELCHAIR SEATING — confirm that seating falls inside the covered area.

IF THIS IS A REFURBISHMENT OR CHANGE OF USE — define whether obligations are triggered by the works.

IF STAFF MUST ACTIVATE THE SYSTEM — define who is trained and how often.

Optional — worth defining

Not required, but each one makes the next conversation shorter.

Auracast provision above the compliance minimum.

A coverage map retained with the building records.

A staff activation and support guide.

A scheduled re-verification interval.

Traps to avoid in hearing augmentation compliance

Assuming installed means compliant. Verification, signage and staff training are separate steps.

Assuming hearing augmentation is required everywhere. Or assuming it is not required anywhere.

Overlooking reception counters, interview rooms, activity spaces and multipurpose rooms.

Missing the signage requirement, so the system exists but nobody can find it.

Failing to train staff on how to activate the system.

Notes

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What happens next

1Anything left blank in the critical section is a gap, not an oversight. It will surface later, usually during installation.

2Bring the completed sheet to a site review. It replaces about half the meeting.

3If a conditional trigger applies and you are unsure how to answer it, that is exactly what the review is for.

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Request a Compliance Check

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This checklist is general guidance. Requirements vary by project, jurisdiction, building classification and approval pathway.