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NFPA 72’s 2025 Edition and ERCES
Effective January 1, 2026, the 2025 Edition of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) will take effect in California. Per NFPA’s website, the 2025 edition features several revisions and additions to the standard, including the following (verbatim): Expanded...
Beyond the Building: Wildfire Zones in California and ERCES Survivability
When most people think about Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), they focus on signal strength and AHJ compliance. However, in California’s wildfire-prone regions—especially around Los Angeles—survivability isn’t just a regulatory checkbox;...
Who are the Stakeholders in an ERCES?
Who does what in an Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System (ERCES)? The answer: Several organizations are typically involved in designing, installing, and maintaining an ERCES. Each has a distinct role. This matrix, courtesy of the Puget Sound Emergency...