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SBC Wraps up 2023 Seminar Season With Special Event
A long and successful SBC seminar season came to a close in Greensboro, NC — home of Executive Director Chief Alan Perdue — on November 2nd. The night before, SBC treated sponsors and members to a very special get-together at the Chief’s…
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Sponsor a Handbook-Nov
Complete ERCES Handbook: Give a book to an AHJ today! Sponsorship Program for SBC Members SBC will be on hand at many Fire Marshal and Industry Events Giving Handbooks to Jurisdiction Staff (Event List Below) Getting ERCES Handbooks into the hands of…
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Incorporating DAS Systems Into Building Designs
Wireless Coverage for Architectural Design Planning During the initial planning stages of building design, engineers and designers typically always include essential details such as floor plans, building materials, and utility lines (gas, electrical, and water), in addition to land surveys and…
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NICET IB-PSC Exam Prep and ERCES Installer Training in Houston, Dec 20 & 21
Learn about ERCES/ERRCS installation best practices and prepare for the NICET IB-PSC exam with Mike Brownson, managing editor and one of the principle authors of the Complete ERCES Handbook. This 2-day class covers all the topics in the NICET Technician Levels 1…
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DAStronix at the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Conference in Gainsville
Our DAStronix team had a very productive participation at the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Conference in Gainesville, Florida this week. Many visitors came to our stand and were introduced to the Neuron DAS Antenna Monitoring System, which received a lot…
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Senior Living Industry – Exploring an Important Life-Safety Vertical
Senior Living Industry – Exploring an Important Life-Safety Vertical The assisted living industry demands a careful blend of compassion, care, and cutting-edge technology. This is where HealthSignals, an industry-leading provider of advanced telecommunication solutions, excels. Let’s delve into how HealthSignals is revolutionizing…
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MCA Helps Contractors Incorporate DAS in New Buildings as a “Fourth Utility”
In the process of designing, assessing, and authorizing architectural blueprints, elements such as floor arrangements, plumbing and utility lines, building materials, land surveys, and numerous other aspects of new constructions are taken into account. However, one critical aspect of new construction…
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NICET Technician Levels 1 & 2 Exam Prep Training in Charlotte NC, Nov 7 & 8
Place your company above the competition with NICET IB-PSC certified technicians With the NICET IB-PSC being the only ERCES/ERRCS certification that can be independently validated and is widely accepted by AHJs, it makes sense to pursue this certification for technicians and designers…
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Live Look-in: TFMA
“Live” Look-in: SBC at TFMIA Conference The Texas Fire Marshals Association’s Annual Conference is currently underway in San Marcos, TX, and SBC is attending the event as an exhibitor and to be your eyes and ears at this important gathering, featuring more…
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Look Ahead to 2024
SBC and Industry Events – What’s in Store for 2024? 2023 is waning, and the Safer Buildings Coalition is about to start planning the 2024 seminar calendar, which will again take us to cities across the country (and Canada) throughout the year.…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members October 2023
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members – October 2023 The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow, with more than 200 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the most…
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Who’s Hiring (2)
Who’s Hiring? Looking for a new gig? Several SBC members are currently hiring. Visit our Career Board for open positions with Day Wireless, Safe-Com Wireless & Motive Infrastructure Solutions. Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities. Employers: Create an account here…
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SBC 2024 Seminars: Program Changes and How to Participate in 2024
The Safer Buildings Coalition is gearing up for 2024, and it looks to be one of our most ambitious years ever as we take our mission on the road.. We provide the following to ensure that SBC is going to the right…
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ERCES System Monitoring and Fire Alarm Connections
Are your ERCES to alarm system connections done correctly? Maybe not! By John Foley, Managing Director, Safer Buildings Coalition All ERCES must be monitored by the fire alarm system in accordance with the code/standard determined by the AHJ/Fire Code Official. It is…
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Chief’s Corner: One-Size-Fits-All, But Not for ERCES…
From the Chief’s Corner: One-Size-Fits-All, But Not for ERCES… By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director The idiom one-size-fits-all can be used to describe situations, items, policies, etc. that are intended to apply to a broad range of individuals. The term,…
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Sponsor a Handbook-October
Complete ERCES Handbook: Give a book to an AHJ today! Sponsorship Program for SBC Members SBC will be on hand at many Fire Marshal and Industry Events Giving Handbooks to Jurisdiction Staff (Event List Below) Getting ERCES Handbooks into the hands of…
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Consultix WTX-35B 2 and 4 Port Trade In and Features Update
Testing a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) configuration in C-band? Check our latest CW Test Options, C-band offers bandwidth to accommodate the high capacity required for the true indoor 5G experience. Frequency range options are from 150MHz to 4.0GHz and transmit power options…
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Message From Incoming President
Pursuing the SBC Mission — A Message From Your New Board President — David Adams By David Adams, Director of Business Development, PCTEL Greetings, Safer Buildings Coalition members. David Adams here – your new Safer Buildings Coalition President of the Board of…
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Georgia Adopts NFPA 1225
The State of Georgia, as per the latest version off the 120-3-3 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE STATE MINIMUM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS, has now adopted NFPA 1225. See the official note here: https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/120-3-3 We have also added this to the Jurisdiction Requirements…
