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Lightning Protection and NFPA 780
Lightning Protection and NFPA 780 – Swing and a Miss! Misapplication of NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems to BDA systems results in enormous, unjustifiable cost. Currently, NFPA 1221 [Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency…
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Update March 2021 – SBC NICET Certification Program
The NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications Certification Program, and the accompanying Reference and Study Guide, are making great progress! Certification ProgramNICET is currently in the question writing phase for certification tests for the Design and Tech I certifications. These should be completed…
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John Foley Appointed to the CCFS Advisory Council
John Foley, Managing Director of Safer Buildings Coalition, is Appointed to the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) Advisory Council SBC is pleased to announce that John Foley has been appointed to the Advisory Council at the Center for Campus Fire Safety.…
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Listen with Intent to Understand
From the Chief’s Corner: Listen with Intent to Understand At the Coalition we talk a lot about communication. For example, just look at a couple of terms we use almost daily, (ERCES) Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement System and Communications when you need…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members March 2021
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We now have more than 140 members organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to a few of…
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SBC WORKGROUP ROUNDUP March 2021
Safer Buildings Coalition WORK GROUP ROUNDUP – March 2021 Please watch this month’s video updates from the Chairs of the Safer Buildings Coalition’s five work groups on their group’s activities, achievements and needs. Please watch the video messages below: Work Group Updates:…
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Big Stakes for Building Owners and Industry
Big Stakes for Building Owners and Industry – Weigh In! Expensive lighting protection and conduit requirements are key issues The Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) BDA Committee held a virtual meeting on Monday, March 29th, where they presented the…
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Member Spotlight: VoltServer
SBC interviewed Luke Getto, from VoltServer and here is some interesting information about what the company has to offer. Q: What is Voltserver?A: VoltServer is the leading provider of intelligent, premise-based power distribution solutions leveraging Digital Electricity™ from centralized source to distributed…
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SBC No Noise Task Force Official Launch
Safer Buildings Coalition No Noise Task Force Official Launch Steering Committee Kicks Off Task Force, FCC Formally Assigns Resources The Safer Buildings Coalition is pleased to announce that our No Noise Task Force has launched. The Steering Committee has been selected and…
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What the In-building Industry and AHJs Need
In-Building Technical Certification and Reference / Study Guide UpdateBy John Foley – Managing Director, Safer Buildings Coalition The Safer Buildings Coalition NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) Certification is on track for a May 2021 rollout, with the first of two exams…
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[Announcement] ADRF Expands Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Portfolio with Half Watt 700/800 MHz Repeater
ADRF Expands Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Portfolio with Half Watt 700/800 MHz Repeater. Smaller, Lower Cost Public Safety Repeater is Ideal for Small-to-Mid Sized Buildings. BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. (ADRF), the largest pure-play Distributed Antenna System (DAS)…
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Who’s Really at Risk When There Is No Communications
From the Chief’s Corner: Who’s Really at Risk When There Is No Communications… Many of you have heard me say many times, the issue of providing in-building communications is about protecting the public and public safety. The other night, I was working…
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3Strands Doing Well While Doing Good
Doing Well While Doing Good: Community Affairs Charity Spotlight “Break Free Run” to end human trafficking. This year’s Break Free Run will look a bit different, but nonetheless, we are ready for an incredible event! COVID-19 slowed and halted many things, but…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members February 2021
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We now have more than 140 members organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to a few of…
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SBC WORKGROUP ROUNDUP February 2021
Safer Buildings Coalition WORK GROUP ROUNDUP – February 2021 Please watch this month’s video updates from the Chairs of the Safer Buildings Coalition’s five work groups on their group’s activities, achievements and needs. Please watch the video messages below: Work Group Updates:…
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Crossroads of Conflict
In-Building Public Safety Coverage at the Crossroads of Conflict Things are about to get a lot better – if we choose the correct path togetherBy John Foley – Managing Director, Safer Buildings Coalition “In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity“ – Albert…
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When We Can’t Afford to Fail
The men and women who use our public safety systems put fear aside and run toward the flames. We depend on these heroes to keep us safe, and that’s why we do everything possible to ensure they can rely on us. Receiving…
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Remembering January 23, 2005
By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), Executive Director, Safer Buildings Coalition During many of my presentations across the country, I play an audio clip from a horrific fire that took place on this date 16 years ago. I do this to highlight how…
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Update: SBC No Noise Task Force
On December 21, the Safer Buildings Coalition rolled out our “No Noise” Call to Action and Position Paper. www.saferbuildings.org/no-noise. The goal of the Task Force is to focus on the problem of harmful interference caused by improperly deployed Signal Boosters. The scope…
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The Temptation of Low-Hanging Fruit
From the Chief’s Corner: The Temptation of Low-Hanging Fruit For years, I’ve sought to approach things based on Habit #2 from Stephen Covey’s book titled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: “Begin With the End in Mind.” This is about having…