Listen Technologies Provides Comprehensive Resources on Updates to California Building Code Requirements
Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2014
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CBC guidelines for assistive listening go further than the ADA requirements,
and Listen Technologies has gathered and clarified the information for contractors/system
integrators and their clients in real-world terms —
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Company creates dedicated pages on its website with current information on
recent changes to the CBC and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance —
BLUFFDALE,
UT, July 29, 2014 — As part of its ongoing efforts to
provide venues, contractors and system integrators with the latest resources, Listen Technologies
Corporation, a leading
designer, manufacturer and distributor of assistive listening products, has
gathered and clarified updated information on the California Building Code
(CBC). The state of California relies on the CBC to outline the compliance laws
for facilities that serve people with hearing disabilities in California – with
more specific guidelines than those offered by the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA). The CBC is updated and published every three years, and the most
recent revision took effect January 1, 2014. The new guidelines are
particularly significant for houses of worship, which are now classified as
“assembly areas” by the CBC and are not exempt from the laws for such spaces.
In addition, meeting rooms and conference rooms are required to have assistive
listening.
“We know that our channel partners and
clients are often not aware of changes in compliance and how they affect AV
projects,” stated Cory Schaeffer, Listen Technologies VP Business Development
Worldwide. “At Listen Technologies we spend a great deal of time and effort to
first understand the requirements as they relate to our category of products,
then to communicate the changes and guidelines in brief so that they are understood
and easy to follow. We hope these resources help the contractors and
consultants working in the Golden State to communicate to the venue owners, as
the venue owners can be held legally liable. Our approach is to talk about
‘why’ these requirements are in place, explain what is required to become compliant
and inform the venue owners of the tax benefits available for becoming
compliant. It's a win-win.”
Listen Technologies brings power and
clarity to the sounds that enrich your life—by overcoming the challenges of
noise, distance, lively debate, and hearing loss to deliver precise and personalized
audio in any setting or environment. With Listen solutions, you can cut
through the clutter and connect to an experience of pure, focused sound. Listen
solutions are used in gathering places around the world including schools,
houses of worship, factories, entertainment venues, government agencies, and
more. For more information on Listen solutions, watch this short video.
Contact Listen Technologies at 1.800.330.0891, +1.801.233.8992, or visit www.listentech.com.
The
above is general information only, and is not meant to be a substitute for
legal advice or legal opinions.This
information may not reflect current legal developments or other issues that may
apply to your specific circumstances and situation.
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