Types of Places Required to have an ALS under the ADA

(1 page) Currently, there are thousands of assistive listening systems (hearing loops, FM, and infrared systems) already installed across the United States. But where can you expect to find them?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following places are required have a hearing loop, FM/RF system, or infrared system:

In ALL indoor or outdoor areas or rooms, with a public address system. These are called “Assembly Areas.“
In all Courtrooms.
Where Effective Communication is needed, such as service counters, rooms without public address systems, etc.