Jurisdiction Requirements Library
Codes, policies, guidelines and forms published by individual jurisdictions, collected for SBC members. Type in the filter box to narrow the list by jurisdiction, state or topic.
| Topic | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FEMA | All | The fire service operates in unique and challenging environments. The fire service recognizes the significance and importance of radio communications. The radio is the lifeline for firefighters in trouble. Use of the mayday term signifies the importance of the radio by using an internationally recognized term when in distress |
| Firefighters and Asbestos Exposure | All | Asbestos.com Firefighters face uniquely extreme asbestos exposure risks, and as a result, they suffer an elevated rate of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma. Many organizations support firefighters with occupational cancer and work to prevent toxic exposure in the future. View the Firefighters and Asbestos Exposure Guide |
| FirstNet | All | FirstNet is the nationwide public safety broadband network, services and solutions that are dedicated to First Responders and those that support them. It is more than a network, including advanced services, applications and purpose-built devices. |
| Information for Veterans – Mesothelioma | All | Veterans fought bravely for our country. Unfortunately, many of them now face a new fight: mesothelioma. Military vehicles, ships, and buildings used asbestos as an insulator. At the time, asbestos was widely believed to be safe due to asbestos companies concealing its dangers. As a result, thousands of service members were exposed to this deadly material. |
| IWCE's Urgent Communications | All | IWCE’s Urgent Communications is the technology source for the communications technology industry, delivering real-world, practical information needed by dealers, private radio and wireless systems operators and large volume commercial, industrial and public safety communications end-users. |
| NTIA Report: | All | 2011: NTIA Technical Report TR-11-480 Keywords: Bi-directional amplifiers; building attenuation; distributed antenna system; inbuilding radio enhancement system; land mobile radio; link budget; public safety radio; radio-wave propagation |
| Radio Reference | All | RadioReference.com is the world’s largest radio communications data provider, featuring a complete frequency database, trunked radio system information, and FCC license data. RadioReference is also the largest broadcaster of public safety live audio communications feeds, hosting thousands of live audio broadcasts of Police, Fire, EMS, Railroad, and aircraft communications. |
| Selecting an in-building vendor | All | How does one choose the right installer for an In-Building Public Safety Radio Project? Article from Connected Real Estate 2/15/2018 |
| The National Center for Campus Public Safety | All | The National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS) exists to support campus officials in creating safer and stronger campus communities. We are a government-funded centralized clearinghouse for the many resources available and initiatives being undertaken nationwide. The relationships we develop with our peers in higher education are invaluable to achieving our mission. We collaborate with campus safety, law enforcement, and emergency management professionals; administrators; students; advocacy organizations; community leaders; professional associations; federal agencies; and others who work tirelessly to support safer campuses. |
| UL – Codes and Regulatory Support | All | CODES AND REGULATORY SERVICES DEPARTMENT UL’s Codes and Regulatory Services Department staff provides installation code support unmatched among other certification organizations. Many of our Codes and Regulatory Services staff members are former code authorities, so we are familiar with installation code requirements. We also understand concerns that code authorities have with the applications for which products are certified. Codes and Regulatory Services staff interacts with code authorities at local, regional and national levels, and often participate in their association meetings and conferences. We are also active in North American code development, and are very familiar with current code development issues. Look for us at these events and make a point to stop by and say hello. CONTACT US If you are a code authority and have questions our Codes and Regulatory Services staff is available to respond to your questions about UL certifications and services. Whether the issue relates to products regulated by electrical, fire, building or other codes, sustainability, and/or product safety, contact us and we will get you an answer. Contact information. |
| UL Fire Code Tools | All | UL conducts world class, cutting edge fire research and provides a wide range of certification programs and services to help fire authorities protect emergency responders and members of their communities. |
| UL PRODUCT SPEC SEARCH TOOL | All | Quickly find, specify, or verify UL Certified products for your projects. |
| White Paper: | All | White Paper: Improving In-building Radio Communications for First Responders – July 2018 Table of Contents Preface. Executive Summary 3 Discussion Policy for the Use of 700 Mhz Spectrum for Public Safety Applications Challenges With Emergency Radio Signal Coverage Inside New or Large Dense Buildings Achieving Acceptable Radio Coverage Inside Buildings Additional Comments Regarding BBD vs Vehicle Repeaters Existing Bylaws: Case Study, History and Purpose Work Flow for Municipalities to Facilitate BDA Installation General Physical Requirements for a BDA System Installation, Testing and Final Permitting Conclusion Author Biographical Information Appendix A – Sample Bylaw Appendix B – Description Of BDA/DAS Components |
| City of Pheonix, AZ | AZ | Explanatory Policy – Emergency Responder Radio Coverage |
| Phoenix, AZ | AZ | ERRCS VENDOR PACKET |
| Phoenix, AZ | AZ | Phoenix AZ ERRCS Requirements and Fire Code Reference Page |
| Scottsdale, AZ | AZ | CITY OF SCOTTSDALE AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2011 EDITION ORDINANCE 4064 – Including Public Safety Radio Amplification Systems |
| Tempe, AZ In-Building Public Safety Radio Coverage Requirements | AZ | Public Safety Radio Coverage Requirements for Developers |
| California FIre Code | CA | See Chapter 5 – Similar to IFC |
| California, DSA Announces Fire Code Requirement Enforcement Effective January 2021 | CA | Enforcement of California Fire Code Section 510 begins on January 1, 2021. School and community college districts must comply with this code requirement which directs all new buildings to be provided with emergency responder radio coverage (ERRC). |
| Contra Costa County | CA | Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Notification Form |
| County of Sacramento | CA | DTECH Radio Communications Division Emergency Responder Radio Communications |
| County of Sacramento | CA | Sacramento Regional Radio Communications System Approved 3rd Party Vender list |
| Elk Grove City, CA | CA | ORDINANCE NO. 28-2010 – Including 17.04.110 Public Safety 800Mhz Radio Building Amplification System. |
| ERRCS Requirements for San Francisco, California. | CA | City and County of San Francisco, Department of Technology, Radio Shop 2024 ERRCS / DAS / BDA Requirements (v2.0) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | CA | Guidelines for Installation of Public Safety/Emergency Responder Radio System |
| Irvine, CA | CA | Public Safety Radio System Coverage Buildings within the City of Irvine are subject to Public Safety Radio System Coverage requirements of Chapter 6 of Division 9 of Title 5 of the Irvine Municipal Code, this document may accessed online (link is external). The purpose of these requirements is to ensure effective 800 mHz radio coverage for emergency responders within the City of Irvine’s built environment. New construction is generally subject to these requirements. Structures three stories or less without subterranean areas, and residential structures up to four stories, of wood frame construction and without subterranean areas, however, are exempt. |
| L.A. County Regulation | CA | The policy outlines guidelines for emergency responder radio coverage systems in Los Angeles County, covering their design, installation, operation, and maintenance. It also addresses the Department’s procedures for evaluating the need for these systems, as well as the subsequent plan review, inspection, and permitting processes. |
| L.A. ICI System Model Regulation | CA | The purpose of the LA ICI System Model Regulation is to establish a consistent standard for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of Emergency Responder Radio Communications Systems (ERRCS). |
| LA-RICS – The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) | CA | The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) will vastly improve radio and broadband communication for police, firefighters, paramedics and other emergency responders in Los Angeles County. |
| Long Beach ERRC Requirements | CA | 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, SECTION 510 This policy shall apply to all buildings in the City of Long Beach, excepted as those noted below. The California Fire Code (CFC), Section 510 requires that all buildings be provided with radio enhancement systems designed to provide radio coverage in all areas of buildings where signal strength does not meet the minimum criteria due to building construction and/or location. |
| Long Beach Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, SECTION 510 | CA | This policy shall apply to all buildings in the City of Long Beach, excepted as those noted below. The California Fire Code (CFC), Section 510 requires that all buildings be provided with radio enhancement systems designed to provide radio coverage in all areas of buildings where signal strength does not meet the minimum criteria due to building construction and/or location. The intent of this guideline is to provide the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) interpretation of the minimum standards necessary to meet the requirements for emergency responder radio coverage (ERRC) in accordance with state code. |
| Los Angeles County | CA | 2022 Proposed ERCES guidelines for Los Angeles County. |
| Los Angeles Fire Code | CA | 2014 & 2017 LA City Fire Code (Mirrors IFC), see chapter 5 for ERRCS Requirements |
| Orange County Sheriff’s Department Technology Division | CA | BDA – Implementation Guidelines & Support The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Communications and Technology Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) 800MHz Simulcast P-25 trunked radio system. As the license custodian, the department issues authorization for all radio transmitters communicating through this system in accordance with FCC regulation CFR 47 Part 90. This includes all In-Building Emergency Responder Radio Communications Systems (e.g. ERRCS, ERCES or BDA systems). |
| Orange County, CA | CA | Information for Digital Antenna System (DAS)/ Bi-Directional Amplification (BDA) Systems |
| Orange County, CA Fire Authority | CA | The Planning and Development Services section of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) interacts with developers, architects, and engineers to meet fire protection and life-safety requirements for buildings and developments constructed in the jurisdictions served by OCFA by evaluating these projects through the plan review and inspection process. |
| Oxnard Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) Coverage | CA | The purpose of this regulation is to establish a consistent standard for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of Emergency Responder Radio Communications Systems (ERRCS). |
| Oxnard Technical Specifications for the Emergency Responder Radio Communications System | CA | The following information can be provided to building owners for planning purposes. The City of Oxnard radio communications system is a County-wide, simulcast system that operates in the analog mode. Primary transmitter locations can be obtained upon request. |
| San Diego, CA | CA | March 2017 – Design and Testing Requirements for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to provide the guidelines and requirements to the building permit applicant for compliance with the requirements in Section 510 of the 2013 California Fire Code (CFC), Section 510 and Section 915 of the California Building Code (CBC) for emergency responder radio coverage. |
| San Francisco Fire Fire Department Administrative Bulletins – 2022 | CA | Admin Bulletin AB #2.01 – Includes ADDENDUM “G” and “H” for ERCES (ERRCS) |
| San Francisco, CA | CA | 2018 – ERRCS – 2.01 Fire Alarm Submittals (2016) – San Francisco Fire Department |
| San Jose, CA | CA | EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE GUIDELINE Effective Date: January 2014 |
| San Mateo, CA | CA | EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE SYSTEM STANDARD |
| San Mateo, CA | CA | EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE HANDOUT – With Frequency Bands |
| Santa Clara, CA | CA | EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE SYSTEMS |
| Stanford University ERRCS | CA | This document describes the requirements and specifications for the installation of Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Distributed Antenna Systems. |
| Sunnyvale, CA | CA | Title 16. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 16.52. FIRE CODE 16.52.510 Emergency responder radio coverage. |
| City of Westminster, CO Fire Department Permits and Plan Submittals | CO | The Westminster Fire Department requires permits and plan submittals for new construction, significant building alterations, tenant finishes, fire suppression/sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, hood systems, and other large projects that affect public safety from fire or hazardous materials. Permits are also required for special events such as block parties, carnivals, or the use of individual tents and/or canopies with sides exceeding 400 square feet. Individual tents and/or an aggregate of tents not exceeding 700 square feet without sides do not require a permit. |
| City of Westminster, CO Inspection Form with 2-way radio documentation | CO | Emergency Communications Systems Record of Completion This form is a supplement to the System Record of Completion. It includes systems and components specific to emergency communications systems. This form is to be completed by the system installation contractor at the time of system acceptance and approval. It shall be permitted to modify this form as needed to provide a more complete and/or clear record. Insert N/A in all unused lines. |
| Denver, CO – ERRCS Fire Code Amendments | CO | Feb 1 2018 – This Policy 510-1 provides additional code for the 2016 Denver Amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code and Denver Fire Department requirements where emergency responder public safety communication systems are installed. Application is subject to the discretion of the Fire Code Official. |
| Grand Junction, CO | CO | Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Coverage System Issue Date: October 21, 2014 |
| Poudre Fire Authority – Fort Collins, CO | CO | Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) |
| Washington DC Requirements | DC | OUC’s Public Safety In-building Radio Systems Requirements |
| Brevard County, FL | FL | Public Safety Radio – Signal Boosters As per FCC report and order released on February 20, 2013: “non-licensees who seek to operate signal boosters must obtain the consent of the licensee[s] whose signals they intend to amplify”. For those property owners who needs to determine if a Public Safety Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) is needed, please contact us at: EMERMGT_800MHZRadio@brevardfl.gov |
| Broward County Schools, FL | FL | PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNAL INBUILDING PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF COCONUT CREEK, FLORIDA For Coconut Creek High School |
| Broward County Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems Guidelines | FL | The BDA Committee under the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals has approved and posted its Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems Guidelines. |
| Broward County, Fl | FL | Regional Emergency Services and Communications Technology Division. Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System (ERCES) Guidelines. |
| Broward County, FL – PE Stamp, UL Listing | FL | SUBJECT: Two-Way Radio Communication Enhanced Public Safety Signal Booster Systems. Re-Adopted : January1, 2018 ______________________________________________________________ At its regular meeting of October 12, 2017, the Board of Rules and Appeals approved an interpretation of Chapter 1, Section 118, titled Two-Way Radio Communication Enhanced Public Safety Signal Booster Systems, as follows: Plans shall be signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer. The engineer of record shall be responsible for the system. The engineer of record shall specify the brand and the model number of the bi-directional amplifier (BDA), the antenna and the component parts. It is recognized that presently there is no listing approval for BDA systems by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. This Formal Interpretation shall remain in effect until six (6) months after the UL sets this listing approval Adopted Date: October 12, 2017 Effective Date: October 13, 2017 Re-Adopted : January1, 2018 |
| Broward County, FL Building Official Contacts | FL | Building Official Contacts City & County Building Official List Permit Requirements by Jurisdiction Alliance Platinum Permitting Concierges |
| Broward County, FL Code Appeals Web Page | FL | Broward County FL Code Appeals The Board of Rules & Appeals first met on January 10, 1971. On March 9, 1976, the voters of Broward County recognized the need for a single autonomous agency to write, modify, and interpret a uniform body of building codes applicable throughout the County. The County Charter was amended, as proposed by the Charter Review Commission, to establish the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as an arm of county government. |
| Broward County, FL Code Appeals Web Page | FL | Broward County FL Code Appeals The Board of Rules & Appeals first met on January 10, 1971. On March 9, 1976, the voters of Broward County recognized the need for a single autonomous agency to write, modify, and interpret a uniform body of building codes applicable throughout the County. The County Charter was amended, as proposed by the Charter Review Commission, to establish the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as an arm of county government. |
| City of Coral Gables, FL | FL | General Guidelines for the Deployment of In-Building Radio Coverage Solutions |
| City of Fort Lauderdale Compliant Two-Way, In-Building Emergency Communications Systems Requirements | FL | This specification describes the requirements of a Radio Signal Booster System, also known as a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA), which will correct for a reduction in the radio signal to a level below that required to assure the 95% area coverage reliability needed for public safety communications caused by a new building development. |
| City Of Jacksonville Emergency Responder Radio System (BDA System) Requirements | FL | The City of Jacksonville in order to optimize fire and rescue operation communications on scenes of fire and other emergencies and to comply with the Florida Fire Prevention Code NFPA 1 Chapter 11.10 as modified by Florida Statute 633.202 (18) will require minimum radio signal strength levels for communications for all new and existing buildings. |
| Fire Inspectors Association of Broward County, FL | FL | The Fire Inspectors Association of Broward County is a professional organization dedicated to providing a safe community through fire inspections, prevention, and public education. |
| Florida Fire Prevention Code – NFPA 1 | FL | See Chapter 11.10* Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems |
| Florida Statutes | FL | Florida Statutes —a permanent collection of state laws organized by subject area into a code made up of titles, chapters, parts, and sections. The Florida Statutes are updated annually by laws that create, amend, transfer, or repeal statutory material. |
| Hernando County, FL | FL | Hernando County Frequencies and tower sites after P25 upgrade 700Mhz P25 Phase 2 Linear simulcast systems 2025 |
| Laws of Florida | FL | Laws of Florida—a compilation of all the laws, resolutions, and memorials passed during a legislative session. They are divided into two broad categories-General Laws and Special Laws. Bills vetoed by the Governor are not included. |
| Miami City Contact Directory | FL | Link Created Jan 2019 – Miami City Directory |
| Miami-Dade County, FL — ITD Radio Division General Guidelines for the Deployment of In-Building Radio Coverage Solutions | FL | The following document should be presented to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to confirm that there are no discrepancies with any local ordinance or code. In case of discrepancies, the local ordinance or code will prevail unless the AHJ decides differently. Specifically in Miami-Dade County, the AHJ is the Fire Marshal’s Office. Please contact this agency for details and requirements about DAS deployments. |
| Miami-Dade Fire Prevention Division General Guidelines for the Deployment of Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement System (BDAs) | FL | This document is a guideline for contractors to use and understand the process for radio inspections, plan reviews, and radio systems deployment. When starting any project in Miami-Dade County (MDC), it is recommended to email MDFRBDAS@miamidade.gov to find out if any changes have been made. |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue | FL | Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems Form Based on NFPA 1221 2016 Ed, Florida Fire Prevention Code – Seventh Edition. Plans shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. Have this form accompany your plans during submittal. All items below shall be identified on your plans by way of drawings, notes or both. |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue | FL | Fire Rescue Permit Forms & Checklists |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue | FL | Typical Antenna Installation Diagram |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue — 2023 Florida Statutes | FL | The authority having jurisdiction shall determine the minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications in all new and existing buildings. Two-way radio communication enhancement systems or equivalent systems may be used to comply with the minimum radio signal strength requirements. However, two-way radio communication enhancement systems or equivalent systems are not required in apartment buildings 75 feet or less in height that are constructed using wood framing, provided that the building has less than 150 dwelling units and that all dwelling units discharge to the exterior or to a corridor that leads directly to an exit as defined by the Florida Building Code… |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue — 450 MHZ System Commissioning Form | FL | This form must be completed by the vendor who installed the DAS system and delivered at the acceptance inspection. |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue — 800 MHZ System Commissioning Form | FL | The authority having jurisdiction shall determine the minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications in all new and existing buildings. Two-way radio communication enhancement systems or equivalent systems may be used to comply with the minimum radio signal strength requirements. However, two-way radio communication enhancement systems or equivalent systems are not required in apartment buildings 75 feet or less in height that are constructed using wood framing, provided that the building has less than 150 dwelling units and that all dwelling units discharge to the exterior or to a corridor that leads directly to an exit as defined by the Florida Building Code… |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue — Fire Prevention Division New Construction Inspections Bureau | FL | NFPA 1:11.10, requires the minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications to be maintained at a level determined by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. An assessment will be conducted by the owner’s representative or general contractor (GC) to determine if the minimum radio signal strength for fire department communication in the occupancy is in compliance, in accordance with NFPA 1:11.10.1 and NFPA 1221: 9.6. |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue — Sec. 14-69. – In-Building Public Safety Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems. | FL | Where required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshal or any fire safety standard of a municipality more stringent than any of the foregoing, or when an in-building public safety two-way radio communication enhancement system is voluntarily installed, it will be installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the policies, procedures and specifications of the Chief Fire Official. |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue — Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems BDA Installation and Testing | FL | NFPA 1221: 9.6.6 Approval and Permit. Plans shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. At the conclusion of successful acceptance testing, a renewable permit shall be issued for the “Public Safety Radio Enhancement System” where required by the authority having jurisdiction. |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue — Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems, BDA Installation, Testing and Inspection Checklist | FL | REFERENCES: NFPA 1 & 101 (2021 Version): Fire Code and Life Safety Code NFPA 72 (2019 Version): National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 1221 (2019 Version): Standards for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14- Fire Prevention, Sec. 14-69. In-Building Public Safety Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems Florida Administrative Code: Chapter 69A-48: Fire Standards for Fire Alarm Systems Florida State Statutes: Title XXXVII, Insurance – Chapter 633 (18), Fire Prevention and Safety |
| Pasco County Fire Rescue Public Safety In-Building Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement System Requirements | FL | To optimize fire and rescue operation communications on scenes of fire and other emergencies Pasco County requires minimum radio signal strengths as provided for in the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC) and Florida Statute 633.202. |
| Sarasota County Fire Department two-way communication enhancement systems | FL | As per the Florida fire prevention code NFPA 1- 11.10.1 two-way radio communication enhancement systems. In all new and existing buildings, minimum radio signal strength for Fire Department communications shall be maintained at a level determined by the AHJ. |
| Tampa, FL | FL | City of Tampa Compliant Public Safety In-Building Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement System Requirements April 2, 2018 |
| Alpharetta, GA | GA | June 1, 2017 – 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) Section 510 Requirements for New Construction – ERRCS |
| Alpharetta, GA – CHECKLIST | GA | The Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) will not allow the issuance of temporary or permanent Certificates of Occupancy for any building permitted after June 1, 2017, due to the requirements of IFC 510, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC), not being met. Any emergency responder radio coverage required by IFC 510 must be installed, tested, and operational prior to the issuance of a Fire Safety Codes release or Certificate of Occupancy. Building owners and designers must take the necessary steps for the testing, design, and installation of any required emergency responder radio system prior to the issuance of a temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy. |
| Atlanta, GA | GA | 2019 International Fire Code (IFC) Section 510 Requirements for New Construction |
| FirstNet Georgia | GA | The Georgia Emergency Management Agency / Homeland Security in concert with state and local Public Safety partners, has been tasked to help coordinate the initial Federal outreach efforts of FirstNet. |
| Rules and Regulations for the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards | GA | RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER CHAPTER 120-3-3 STATE MINIMUM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS Section: 120-3-3-.04 (176) Adoption of NFPA 1225 2022 Edition |
| Illinois Building Code Directory | IL | List of Codes Used? Throughout the State of Illinois by City or County |
| Illinois Life Safety Code | IL | PDF Document – SCOPE: Applicability of the Illinois State-Adopted Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) Effective Nov 13, 2019. |
| Recommendations of the Illinois Terrorism Task Force School Safety Working Group | IL | 13 initial recommendations designed to help make Illinois schools even safer. In light of the tragic shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, as well as other threats and acts of school violence, the working group has initially focused narrowly on the active shooter threat. The School Safety Working Group is composed of local law enforcement professionals, Illinois State Police, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, representatives of campus emergency management, campus police, the school resource officers association and representatives of statewide school associations. Brief bios of the members of the School Safety Working Group are included at the end of this report. There is no single answer to achieving school safety, and no individual has all of the answers, but the bios illustrate the experience and subject-matter expertise that has gone into this report. |
| Updates to Illinois Life Safety Code | IL | SCOPE:The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has recently updated its administrative rules, which, in part, updates the adopted life safety code from the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2000 Edition) to the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2015 Edition). These changes become effective on January 1, 2020. The text of the new rules, fact sheets, links to training opportunities, and other information are available. |
| Northern Kentucky Public Safety Radio System Compliance Testing | KY | The Northern Kentucky Regional Radio System is a 700/800mhz digital trunked P25 Phase 2 system. The system is operated by the NKY Regional Radio System board and is managed by a radio system manager. The system is also comprised of an analog VHF system for the purpose of alerting agencies via legacy VHF systems such as pagers and “House Alarm Systems”. |
| Amherst, MA | MA | Public Safety ERRCS Requirements Updated August 2019 |
| Brookline, MA Fire Prevention Division | MA | The goal of the Fire Prevention Division is to coordinate townwide fire prevention and fire inspection programs in order to reduce the number of fires and resultant casualties, and reduce property damage. |
| Anne Arundel County, MD In-Building Public Safety Radio Coverage Requirements | MD | Anne Arundel County, Maryland has adopted NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,2013 Edition (NFPA72-2013) as its Fire Alarm Code and the International Building Code, 2015 Version (IBC 2015) as its Building Code. NFPA72-2013 Chapter 24 includes requirements for “Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems” and the IBC 2015 section 915 provides Emergency Responder Radio Coverage requirements. |
| Montgomery County, MD | MD | Emergency Responder Radio Coverage In-Building Radio Signal Amplification System Standard |
| Montgomery County, MD – 2-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems (BDA) PERMIT & INSPECTION PROCESS | MD | 2-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems, sometimes referred to as BDAs (Bi-Directional Amplification) require a Fire Alarm Permit as well as an Electrical Permit from DPS prior to installation work beginning on the system. One year after the final DPS approval of the system, a Fire Code Compliance Permit is automatically issued. |
| Montgomery County, MD – Regulation on Fire Safety Code – Fire Protection Systems | MD | This regulation amends Executive Regulation 19-13 and adopts and modifies certain standards published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) involved with the installation, testing and maintenance of certain fire protection systems as required by the Montgomery County Building Code, the Montgomery County Fire Safety Code, and the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code. |
| Ann Arbor, MI – University of Michigan – ERRCS Design Guidelines | MI | University of Michigan – DESIGN GUIDELINE 273523 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE Scope Provide two-way Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) in new buildings and in high rise major renovations to enable communication between emergency responders at the exterior perimeter of the building and emergency responders within the building. All areas of the building shall have code compliant radio coverage. New buildings which will achieve radio coverage without amplification are exempt. |
| Michigan – Emergency Responder Radio Coverage | MI | Emergency responder radio coverage shall be provided in all new buildings in accordance with Section 510 of the International Fire Code. |
| MPSCS Bi-Directional Amplifiers: Info and Requirements | MI | MPSCS – Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System Section 510.4.2.2 of the International Fire Code requires fire code officials to be capable of providing, upon request, specific technical information and requirements pertaining to their emergency responder communications system. MPSCS is the repository for this information for all its members. |
| MPSCS Building RF and Paging Work Group | MI | The FCC license holder in Michigan for the statewide 800 system, is Michigan Public Safety Communications System MSPCS. Their Building and RF paging work group that is specializing in the standards of the Signal Boosters. |
| Romulus, Michigan: Design and Testing Requirements for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems | MI | Please use the following guidelines for compliance with the requirements of the Michigan Building Code, International Fire Code, and the NFPA for all Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems. |
| Henderson County North Carolina Fire Marshal's Office ERRCS | NC | Henderson County Fire Marshal’s Office Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems. Technical Criteria for Designers and Installers of In-Building Radio Coverage Systems. |
| The Hoboken Fire Department's BDA | NJ | The Hoboken Fire Department’s BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier) radio programming consists of two radios with specific frequency channels for communication. |
| Clark County, NV | NV | Letter to Building Owners requiring ERRCS testing by Jan 1 2019, and in-building coverage by July 2020 |
| Clark County, NV ERRCS Requirements | NV | PDF Document – SCOPE: Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention requirements for the submittal and design of an emergency responder radio coverage system. |
| Clark County, NV Fire Code | NV | On January 22, 2019 the Board of Clark County Commissioners approved an Ordinance which adopted the 2018 International Fire Code with local amendments for Clark County and adopting a new fee schedule. The new code is effective as of February 6, 2019. |
| 2014 NYC Building Code Section 907.2.13.2 and 2022 NYC Building Code Section 916.3 | NY | This document clarifies NYC Fire Department’s criteria to determine when the installation an Auxiliary Radio Communication System (ARCS) is not required. |
| ARCS Requirements – NYC | NY | B-03 Testing of In-Building Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems About – The B-03 Certificate of Fitness is required to test the Fire Department Auxiliary Radio Communication (ARC) System. This Certificate of Fitness is valid only for the specific person to who it is issued and can be used anywhere within New York City. Includes: B-03 Study Materials (PDF) Qualified applicants should review the B-03 Alternative Issuance Procedure Information and must submit all required qualification documents in Section 2 of B-03 AIP Information via mail. Additional Information Persons engaged in the testing of the Fire Department Auxiliary Radio Communication (ARC) Systems must work for an (ARC) Systems Approved Company. NYC Fire Code (PDF) NYC Fire Rules (PDF) Additional Resources ARC System Visual and Functional Testing Procedures (PDF) ARC System Testing Form (PDF) Application for Auxiliary Radio Communication System Company Certificate (PDF) B-03 Application Form (PDF) Employee Affirmation Form (PDF) |
| Brookhaven, NY – Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) Advisory | NY | This advisory is to provide information regarding the requirements for testing, and if needed, the installation of equipment to ensure adequate coverage of emergency responder radios pursuant to Section 510 of the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code and Section 7.13 of the New York State, Department of State Division of Codes and Standards 2017 Uniform Code Supplement. |
| Communications on Future High Rises Radio Wave Study | NY | Field consultant (Altech Electronics) is strongly recommending that all future high rises have a radio wave study performed during the design phase. They state the approximate cost at about $30,000. They also show on at least 360 Huguenot that $60,000 in core drilling would have been prevented if this was done up front and conduit had been placed during the pours. |
| New Rochelle, NY – Required Emergency Communications Systems | NY | New Rochelle, NY – Required Emergency Communications Systems This chapter establishes minimum required levels of performance, reliability, and quality of instillation for emergency communications systems but does not establish the only methods by which they are achieved. |
| Emergency Responder Radio Signal Survey for Secor Senior Lofts, Toledo, Ohio | OH | On February 25, 2022, JDRM Engineering conducted an in-building signal strength test of public safety radio system frequencies used by emergency responders in Toledo, Ohio. The purpose of the test was to determine if the in-building signal strengths conform to the requirements of the 2017 Ohio Building Code (OBC), 2017 Ohio Fire Code (OFC), and the 2016 National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Code 1221. These are the current adopted codes in the State of Ohio. |
| Lucas County, Ohio | OH | Lucas County Sheriff’s Countywide Communications System (CCS) Retransmission Authorization |
| Lucas Countywide Communications System (CCS) Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA/Signal Booster) Policy | OH | This policy outlines requirements and procedures for building operators and vendors to install and use a BDA to amplify frequencies used on the Countywide Communications System. It refers to FCC rules and the Ohio Fire Code. Any customer or vendor installing a BDA on the Countywide Communications System should also refer to the FCC rules, Fire Codes, and local building codes to ensure compliance. |
| OH Retreansmission Authorization | OH | This policy outlines requirements and procedures to be followed to install and use a BDA to amplify frequencies used on the State of Ohio MARCS system. It refers to FCC rules, and the Ohio Fire Code. Any customer or vendor installing a BDA on the MARCS system should also refer to the FCC rules, Fire Codes, and local building codes to ensure compliance. |
| State of Ohio Fire Codes | OH | 2017 Ohio Fire Code and 2019 Ohio Fire Code Update Publications, Links to Codes and ERRCS Document |
| State of Ohio State Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Requirements – TB 18-003 | OH | Ohio State Fire Marshal – Technical Bulletin #18-003 – March 2018 / 2017 OFC – Emergency Responder Radio Coverage |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | OR | FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE Technical Advisory Date: June 14, 2017 Advisory: No.17-01 Subject: Emergency Responder Radio Coverage. |
| Hillsboro, OR | OR | Emergency Responder Radio Coverage |
| Oregon Fire Code – Ch 5 | OR | 510.1.1 Scope. Emergency responder radio coverage must be provided in the following buildings and locations: 1. Any building with one or more basement or below grade building levels. 2. Any underground building. 3. Any building more than five stories in height. 4. Any building 50,000 square feet (4645 m2 ) in size or larger. 5. Any building that, through performance testing, does not meet the requirement of Section 510. |
| Tualatin Valley, OR Fire & Rescue | OR | EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE: The Oregon Fire Code (OFC) requires that certain newly constructed buildings have approved levels of emergency radio signal strength per OFC 510.2 (relative to existing levels of public radio coverage available at the exterior). Where the design of the building reduces the level of coverage inside of the building below minimum performance levels, a distributed antenna system, signal booster, or other method approved by TVF&R and Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency shall be provided. See Appendix F for further information and detail. (OFC 510) |
| Berks County, PA – Signal Booster Information & Application | PA | Berks County adopted Ordinance 01-2020 to regulate the installation of bi-directional signal boosters that enhance emergency radio coverage, though installation is not mandatory. Property owners must follow county procedures and submit required documentation when planning a booster. The county’s public safety radio system, designed by Motorola, includes 27 sites and advanced infrastructure providing 95% countywide coverage with multiple interoperability and backup systems. |
| City of Philadelphia – Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Information Sheet | PA | An Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (ERRCS) is required in accordance with the direction set forth by the Philadelphia Fire Department and Department of Licenses and Inspections in Code Bulletin F-1602. |
| Montgomery County, PA – BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifiers) and Signal Boosters Information | PA | The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety does not test or certify BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier) systems since each municipality has its own codes and ordinances. Therefore, you should work with your township or borough fire marshal or code enforcement office to complete testing and certification. |
| Philadelphia, PA Code Bulletins | PA | Code Bulletins of Information are process documents that clarify the application of a section or sections of one or more of the subcodes of the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code |
| Philadelphia, PA Development Checklist | PA | Overview of the requirements for real estate development projects in the City of Philadelphia. |
| Charleston Emergency Responder Radio Coverage | SC | The ability for all first responders to communicate during an emergency is critical. The Charleston Fire and Police Departments, in addition to Charleston County EMS, utilize the South Carolina Palmetto 800 Radio Network. Building location, construction type, Leadership in Energy & Environmental Designs (LEED), or adjacent buildings may adversely impact or interrupt radio coverage within a building, quickly jeopardizing the safety of responders. |
| South Carolina Palmetto 800 MHz Statewide System | SC | Guide to Palmetto 800: South Carolina’s Public-Private Statewide Communications Network Partnership. The Statewide Trunked 800 MHz radio and mobile data system (known as the Palmetto 800 MHz Radio System) contract is administered by the South Carolina Department of Administration’s Division of Technology Operations (DTO). By the South Carolina Department of Administration |
| South Carolina Public Safety Signal Boosters | SC | The use of public safety signal boosters is a growing consideration for fire marshals and building codes officials across South Carolina. Signal boosters are also referred to as a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) systems. |
| Harris County, TX Fire Marshal | TX | As authorized by State Law* and under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for fire prevention, education, control and investigation in the unincorporated areas of Harris County. The Department also assists local municipalities when requested by their government representatives. * Local Government Code, Chapters 233, 352 & 353 |
| Houston, TX | TX | HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT Standards And Codes Reference Page |
| Houston, TX | TX | Houston Amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code – See section 510 as in IFC |
| McKinney, TX BDA Requirements | TX | Sep 5, 2018 https://www.mckinneytexas.org/documentcenter/view/17102 MCKINNEY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE McKinney Fire Department • Fire Marshal’s Office Radio BDA Requirements 2200 Taylor Burk • McKinney, TX 75071 Page 1 of 3 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO BDA COVERAGE SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE |
| Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department | VA | Guidelines and Specifications For In-Building Emergency Communications Systems. Applicable Codes and Standards: VSFPC – Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (2015), VCC – Virginia Construction Code (2015), NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (2013). |
| Virginia – 2012 requirements document | VA | A.This Section includes technical and performance requirements for an In-building Wireless System (IWS) based upon active amplification and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) architecture to support neutral Wireless Service Providers (WSP) and Public Safety Radio Enhancement / Emergency Responder (“Public Safety1, “First Responder”) Radio Coverage. |
| Virginia Building Code Officials Directory | VA | Full list of all Building Code Officials in the state of Virginia. |
| Virginia Construction Code | VA | Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation and operation of fire protection systems. |
| Bellevue Fire Department – Distributed Antenna System Confidence Test Report | WA | Fire/life safety systems are required to be inspected and tested in accordance with standards on Public Information Handout F-50. Records of all system inspections, testing and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years and are to be made available for review by the fire code official upon request. |
| Bellevue, WA | WA | Permit Application and PERMIT CONDITIONS – Emergency Responder Radio Coverage |
| Bellevue, WA | WA | Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Requirements |
| Lacey, WA | WA | ERRCS – Permit Application and Instructions |
| Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) | WA | Create an account on PSERN’s ticketing portal for DAS vendor resources including: Rebroadcast Agreement DAS Design Approval Guide DAS Activation Plan DAS Validation Checklist Frequencies and Donor Sites |
| Redmond, WA | WA | Feb 2018 – RFDS 18.00; Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems |
| Seattle, WA | WA | Emergency Responder/ Public Safety Radio Enhancement Systems Updated July 2017 |
| Shoreline, WA | WA | EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE SYSTEM 5 stories above grade >= 50,000 sq ft. Total basement area >= 10,000 sq ft. Occupied floors >30 feet below lowest level of discharge |
| South King Fire and Rescue | WA | 2018 – Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems |
| State of Wisconsin Department of Administration | WI | Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security – Master Specifications/Design Guidelines These master specifications/design guidelines are intended for use by consultants to the State of Wisconsin and by others for construction and remodeling of State owned facilities. The State of Wisconsin bears no liability nor responsibility for any other use of these specifications. |