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Who are the Stakeholders in an ERCES?

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...

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Some ERRCS Basics & State Compliance

Some ERRCS Basics & State Compliance

Previous blogs have highlighted the difference between ERRCS and ERCES. We’ll use the term “ERRCS,” the preferred acronym in San Francisco.  We thought it would be helpful to revisit some basics, as many building owners remain uninformed about the requirement (our...

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ERCES and NFPA 1225 and NFPA 72

ERCES and NFPA 1225 and NFPA 72

Last month’s blog focused on NFPA 1225’s pivot from ERRCS (RC = radio communication) to ERCES (CE = Communication Enhancement) with the inclusion of cellular based systems like LTE and 5G.  There are other changes in NFPA 1225 that we didn’t highlight and a number of...

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NFPA 1225, ERRCS, ERCES and Cellular Frequencies

NFPA 1225, ERRCS, ERCES and Cellular Frequencies

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1225 code outlines the latest requirements for what is now refers to as ERCES (Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems). I’d previously argued that ERCES is substantially equivalent to ERRCS, but I was...

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Why ERCES and Cellular DAS Will Start to Look More Alike

Why ERCES and Cellular DAS Will Start to Look More Alike

Many building owners chafe at the additional costs imposed by the code requirement of ERCES. (aka public safety DAS). Why, they ask, should they bear the costs of ensuring that First Responder radios work in their building? Shouldn’t this be the problem of the radio...

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Do new ERRCS codes always improve Life Safety?

Do new ERRCS codes always improve Life Safety?

As a company in the ERRCS ecosystem, we seemingly would have a vested interest in the proliferation of more stringent codes that would both expand the number of buildings required to have an ERRCS and increase the complexity of testing and design. Unfortunately, we’re...

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Should Cellular DAS and ERRCS be Integrated?

Should Cellular DAS and ERRCS be Integrated?

The short answer is yes. Despite some challenges, the financial and technical benefits outweigh the operational and code objections. The local AHJ can advise on the requirements if they allow the integration of these systems. The long answer is perhaps. Read on for...

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