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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...

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...

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....

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 Cellular...

An Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) is required for multi-family residential and commercial buildings that are under construction in the U.S. – if (and this is a big if) testing shows the relevant radio signals are deficient in the building....

An Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) has become a required in-building network in many municipalities around the country. The requirements for such systems are typically outlined by an entity called the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” or AHJ. An...

Did you know that there are typically four stages to an Emergency Responder Radio Communications Systems project? If you are a new business owner wondering whether your building falls under the jurisdiction of needing a system put into place, you may find this...

Installing an Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) in your commercial building will help prevent wireless dead zones from cutting off communications with First Responders and other civilians in the building in the midst of an emergency situation. It...

Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) are typically designed and built according to national and local codes (NFPA, IFC). In general, these are so-called “Life Safety” systems and co-exist with fire sprinklers and Fire Alarm Systems. Most...