Hearing impaired sign 200 x 200 mm - induction loop identification plate

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Identifies the induction loop system required at reception desks in French public-access buildings
Square 200 x 200 mm format, readable at eye level from the counter
Ten materials, from self-adhesive vinyl to 3 mm aluminium Dibond
Two photoluminescent versions for reception areas kept open without lighting
SBE screen printing, made to order, one-year warranty

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A reception desk fitted with an induction loop has to say so: the French order of 20 April 2017 states that the system "is indicated by a pictogram". This 200 x 200 mm square plate performs that identification function, on a blue background consistent with the mandatory and information signs family, and comes in ten substrates to suit a counter top, a glazed partition or a sheltered façade.

Key points of the hearing impaired sign

→Identifies the induction loop system required at reception desks in French public-access buildings under the order of 20 April 2017.
→Square 200 x 200 mm format, readable at eye level from the counter.
→Ten materials, from self-adhesive vinyl to 3 mm aluminium Dibond.
→Two photoluminescent versions for reception areas kept open without lighting.
→SBE screen printing, made to order, one-year warranty.

A sound-equipped reception desk: the pictogram is part of the requirement

The French order of 20 April 2017 on accessibility in public-access buildings leaves no room for interpretation: where a reception desk carries a sound system, it must be fitted with a magnetic induction system for transmitting the acoustic signal, and "this system is indicated by a pictogram". Installing the loop without marking it therefore falls short of the text.

The equipment requirement covers reception desks in bodies carrying out a public service mission, together with public-access buildings in categories 1 to 4. Compliance with standard NF EN 60118-4 : 2015 is deemed to satisfy the performance requirements applying to the loop. The same article further requires that any purely audible information needed for normal use of the reception point be transmitted by an appropriate means, or duplicated visually.

In practice, a hearing-aid user looks for the marker before switching the device to the T setting. A plate fitted too high, behind tinted glass or two metres away from the counter fails at its job: it belongs at eye level, on the counter top or on the partition immediately beside it. That is exactly why this model comes in ten substrates, one of them a magnetic vinyl that repositions without drilling.

ISO 7001, ISO 7010, ISO 6790: three frameworks, only one applies

The hearing-impaired symbol falls under ISO 7001, which standardises public information graphical symbols - reception, services, accessible facilities. It does not fall under ISO 7010, which governs safety signs: prohibition, warning, mandatory action, evacuation, firefighting equipment. The mix-up is common and it has a practical consequence: because this marker is not a safety signal, it is not bound by the colour coding and geometric shapes imposed on that family.

As for ISO 6790, frequently quoted in signage summaries, it deals with graphical symbols for fire protection plans. It has no bearing on a reception desk plate.

Series consistency matters as much as the compliance of any single plate. The blue background ties this model visually to the information and indication family, alongside the room identification plate with disabled pictogram and the reduced-mobility lift sign. A visitor who has learned to read a blue rectangle as service information will read it the same way at the counter, in the washrooms and in the car park.

Ten materials for one square 200 x 200 mm format

The format does not vary: 200 x 200 mm. What changes from one variant to the next is the substrate, and the decision rests on three criteria - expected service life, fixing method, exposure.

The 0.25 mm white vinyl is self-adhesive: smooth clean surface, indoor use, lowest cost. The 1 mm and 2 mm PVC sheets are the everyday rigid options; the 2 mm does not buckle across large flat areas and holds up better in sheltered outdoor positions. The 0.8 mm magnetic vinyl moves without leaving a mark on any ferrous surface - handy on a modular counter or a temporary reception point.

The two photoluminescent versions, vinyl and 1 mm rigid, stay visible once the lighting goes out. They earn their place at a reception desk that stays open during a power cut, or along a route shared with evacuation signage.

The 3 mm aluminium Dibond sheets and the 4 mm Plexiglas make up the upper range: rigidity, outdoor durability, finish. Brushed and gold Dibond belong in lobbies where signage has to match the architecture rather than merely inform. For a requirement outside the catalogue - different format, added wording, associated logo, or a combination with wheelchair evacuation - the customised sign uses the same materials.

This reference completes the blue accessibility series: disabled person pictogram sign, accessible toilets sign and disabled parking sign.

FAQ - hearing impaired sign

Is the hearing-impaired pictogram compulsory as soon as an induction loop is installed?▾

Yes. The French order of 20 April 2017 on accessibility in public-access buildings states that the magnetic induction transmission system "is indicated by a pictogram". Signage is not an accessory to the equipment, it is part of it: an unmarked loop stays invisible to a hearing-aid user, who has no way of knowing the device should be switched to the T setting.

Which premises are covered by the equipment requirement?▾

Reception desks in bodies carrying out a public service mission, and public-access buildings in categories 1 to 4. Compliance with standard NF EN 60118-4 : 2015 is deemed to satisfy the performance requirements applying to the loop. Beyond the equipment itself, the text requires any purely audible information needed to use the reception point to be transmitted by an appropriate means or duplicated visually.

Where should the plate go to be of any use?▾

At eye level, on the counter top or the adjoining partition, within the field of view of someone approaching the desk. A marker placed high up, behind tinted glass or several metres off to one side loses its point. On a metal counter or a reception area that gets rearranged regularly, the 0.8 mm magnetic vinyl version avoids any drilling and repositions freely.

Which material suits a busy public lobby?▾

The 2 mm PVC covers most indoor situations with a sound durability-to-price ratio. For a lobby where signage has to match the architecture, the 3 mm aluminium Dibond options - white, brushed or gold - and the 4 mm Plexiglas bring rigidity and finish. The two photoluminescent versions are reserved for reception points that must stay legible with the lighting off.

Can this plate be supplied in another format or with specific wording?▾

Yes, but not from this page: the format is fixed at 200 x 200 mm and the artwork cannot be altered online. For a different size, added text, a logo or a combination of pictograms - hearing impaired plus wheelchair evacuation, for instance - the request goes through bespoke manufacturing.

Hearing impaired sign, from €35 excl. VAT

Induction loop identification, blue background, 200 x 200 mm, 10 materials. Made to order, 1-year warranty.

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Price: From €35.00 to €53.00 excl. VAT
Unit: The panel
Conditioning: Individually
Guarantee: 1 year

Brand SBE

Reference SP-CS-810-1-PP1

EAN13 3701053905546

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Ref.	Material	Format	Unit price
SP-CS-810-1-DOB	Dibond Alu Brosse 3 mm	200x200mm	1+ €63.60
SP-CS-810-1-DAB	Dibond Alu Or 3 mm	200x200mm	1+ €63.60
SP-CS-810-1-DB	Dibond Alu blanc 3 mm	200x200mm	1+ €57.60
SP-CS-810-1-PP1	PVC 1 mm	200x200mm	1+ €43.20
SP-CS-810-1-PP2	PVC 2 mm	200x200mm	1+ €45.60
SP-CS-810-1-PH	Photoluminescent 1 mm	200x200mm	1+ €52.80
SP-CS-810-1-PG	Plexiglas 4 mm	200x200mm	1+ €57.60
SP-CS-810-1-VB	Vinyle Blanc 0,25 mm	200x200mm	1+ €42.00
SP-CS-810-1-VM	Vinyle Magnétique 0,8 mm	200x200mm	1+ €55.20
SP-CS-810-1-VH	Vinyle Photoluminescent	200x200mm	1+ €49.20