TIME IS RUNNING OUT | 2023 SBC Annual Members Meeting and Dinner on March 27, 2023
Posted on March 2, 2023
It's the In-Building Wireless event of the year!! Our annual Members Meeting and Dinner scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023 from 5 – 9pm at the IWCE conference in Las Vegas. HAS YOUR COMPANY SAVED YOU A SEAT?
SBC Complete ERCES Handbook with NICET IB-PSC Study Guide - 10 Weeks and Counting!
The book is written - it is in the hands of publisher RR Donnelley who is preparing final formatting and print-ready tasks.
Posted on March 2, 2023
THIS IMPORTANT HANDBOOK and STUDY GUIDE includes comprehensive learning and reference material on Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES), and everything you'll need to prepare for NICET Technician Levels 1, 2 and 3 and Designer IB-PSC Certifications.
From the Chief’s Corner: Taking the In-Building Message to Washington, D.C.
By Chief Alan Perdue (Ret.), CFO, FM, Executive Director – Safer Buildings Coalition
Posted on March 2, 2023
Who is the audience that needs to hear the message as it relates to illuminating wireless dead spots both cellular and public safety? As with most question related to this industry, the answer could be “it depends.” The real answer is, there are many different audiences that need to hear just how important communications capabilities within buildings are.
Texas Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans Makes In-Building Communications Recommendations
Cites Cellular and LMR Coverage Problems during Uvalde Tragedy
Posted on March 2, 2023
A recent report,Texas Senate Special Committee To Protect All Texans, found that communications issues at the Uvalde School contributed to the challenges law enforcement faced during the mass casualty incident.
These issues were addressed in previous SBC Newsletter articles published in 2022 (see info box at the end of this article). But the report from Texas is additionally significant, because it reveals that Texas State Senators are now aware of the problem of in-building wireless dead zones, and are calling for corrective action and funding to address the problems found in the report.
PODCAST | EP3 – Fire Code Alchemy: ERCES Program Management in South Carolina
Posted on March 2, 2023
We've spent the last two episodes talking about ERCES challenges, this time, let's be inspired by a powerful example of success! Please join us as we discuss the state-wide ERCES program of South Carolina with Deputy Fire Marshal Nathan Ellis. Although he and his office worked closely with the state's frequency licensees, this is a chance to hear the perspective and experiences of a fire code AHJ rolling out what has become best-in-class ERCES management. Once you’ve listened, if you’ve got lingering questions, or suggestions for future topics, please let us know! Reach out at: content@saferbuildings.org.
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - February 2023
Posted on March 2, 2023
The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of the newest additions to our member base: All Digital Technology and Share911. Welcome to SBC!
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Improving Commercial Property Values with DAS Solutions
From Mobile Communications America
Since the late 1800s, commercial buildings with multiple stories have become a significant industry, especially in cities like New York, where there are 308 buildings over 30 stories tall. Although these high-rise buildings efficiently use limited real estate, they may not be ideal for today's technology-driven society. Most cellular devices are used at street level, causing cellular towers to direct their signals downward, limiting the reach of cellular signals to just the 10th story or lower in large buildings.
What You Need to Know About New Fault-Managed Power System
From Belden
When the 2023 version of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is released later this year, the industry will be introduced to a new type of power circuit—one that could change the way buildings and technology are powered in the future.
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.
