Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Should a building owner or facilities manager ever consider installing a Wi-Fi network for Wi-Fi calling in lieu of a Cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) when the cellular signal is poor? The short answer: No! We could end this here but then what then would be...
Jan 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) are essential for ensuring that first responders can communicate effectively in all areas of a building during emergencies. The prevalence of ERRCS in the United States has been growing over the last five years,...
Nov 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Despite the work of numerous organizations (most notably the Safer Buildings Coalition, www.saferbuildings.org) the process for the installation of an Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) varies too much by jurisdiction (in our humble opinion). We’ve...
Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Code Council (ICC) have developed national model codes to address in-building wireless communications. These codes include the National Fire Code, National Electrical Code, and the International...
Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Who Pays For The ERRCS? A question that gets asked frequently from business owners learning about the ERRCS codes and requirements, is “Who pays for the Emergency Response Radio Communication System?” All ERRCS is the financial responsibility of the building owner....
Feb 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
ERRCS versus Cellular DAS An Emergency Response Radio Communications Systems (ERRCS) and a Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are essentially the flip side of the same coin, – with a few exceptions. An ERRCS is typically a mandated code requirement; a...
