By Prince Niyyar, President, SBC Board of Directors
Posted on October 6, 2022
Dear Safer Buildings Coalition Members,
After serving on the Board of the Safer Buildings Coalition for the last two years, I am honored to have been selected to serve as the President this year and for the opportunity to work with a highly experienced and passionate Board of Directors and SBC staff.
From the Chief’s Corner: The ERCES Annunciator - What Do Emergency Responders Need to Know & When?
By Chief Alan Perdue (Ret.), CFO, FM, Executive Director – Safer Buildings Coalition
Posted on October 6, 2022
When assessing the value of Information, we may not always have an accurate understanding of what information should be collected, who needs to know what and how much collecting that information will cost. Let’s explore this concept as it relates to the information associated with transferring data from the ERCES annunciator to the building’s fire alarm system.
With four former SBC Board Presidents, it was time to find a way to keep those leaders contributing to the growth and success of the Coalition. Looking at other non-profit organizations, we found that they have groups which keep their former leaders engaged.
Member Advocacy Work Group on mission to optimize member experience.
Posted on October 6, 2022
When thinking about the value of an association membership, it's important to consider all the different ways in which that membership can benefit you. From networking opportunities to valuable resources, insights and discounts, associations offer their members a wealth of possibilities.
Codes and Standards Work Group launches 1225 TIA subcommittee, and more...
Posted on October 6, 2022
During the past month, the Safer Buildings Coalition Codes & Standards Work Group continued to provide input on code issues as well as move forward other projects. Here are the highlights:
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - October 2022
Posted on October 6, 2022
The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of the newest additions to our member base: Gamma Electronics, PMC Wireless, and Stanford University. Welcome to SBC!
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Gamma Introduces RF Compression Connectors for Coaxial Cables
From Gamma Electronics
Gamma Electronics is pleased to announce some new additions to their Cable Assembly product line: RF Compression Connectors. The connectors are made for coaxial cables and are available in 4.3-10 and Type N, (both male and female). These RF Compression Connectors have been purposefully released alongside another new product, the Multi-Cable Stripping Tool.
When a Public Safety Antenna goes down, you will know where and when in minutes. A must see for all DAS ERRCS deployments when needing to support the Public Safety DAS Monitoring Mandates.
Market Leader - Consultix's WTX-35B (2 or 4) Hand Held CW Test Transmitter
From DAStronix
The WTX-35 is a 2 or Por DAS CW Handheld Transmitter designed to validate and optimize indoor DAS Design Installations for Public Safety, LTE, 5G Private Networks and Cellular Frequency Networks. This unit is completely is a portable, battery operated device designed and produced by Consultix and distributed in the US and the Caribbean by DAStronix USA.
Want to Know Who Can Perform In-Building Public Safety Work?
The purpose of the Safer Buildings Coalition Member Showcase is to provide visibility to the organizations who have demonstrated this commitment through Safer Buildings Coalition participation in this specialized community of practice.