NFPA 1225 Chapter 18
This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for Public Safety Telecommunications Personnel, and provides minimum requirements for the installation,
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18.11 * Frequencies. The in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system shall be capable of transmitting on all radio frequencies, as required by the AHJ, and be capable of using any modulation technology in current use by the public safety agencies in the jurisdiction.
No in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system capable of operating on frequencies or causing interference to frequencies assigned to the jurisdiction by the licensing authority of the country of jurisdiction shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of the AHJ and the frequency license holder(s).
If the building is not able to meet the minimum signal requirements, then an ERCES system will need to be designed and installed for the building in accordance with NFPA 1225. When Is an Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System (ERCES) Needed?
In-building emergency responder communication enhancement systems that are used to comply with the requirements of Chapter 18 should be tested in accordance with 20.3.10. Also note that this is not easily done at VHF because of filters and nonstandard Tx and Rx spacings.
This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for Public Safety Telecommunications Personnel, and provides minimum requirements for the installation,
The fire code official shall maintain a document providing the specific technical information and requirements for the in-building, emergency responder communication enhancement system.
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Frequencies and other modulation technologies required for the in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system and the point of contact for the frequency license holder(s)
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