News — public safety

Both building owners and real estate developers have many hurdles to jump before buildings can be finally approved for occupancy and use. The major concern in large buildings is public safety. Safety of public is vitally important. To that end, occupants must have capability to communicate with first responders should an emergency arise. Furthermore, first responders must also be able to communicate with their teams outside just as they need to communicate with occupants. NFPA stands for National Fire Protection Association. IFC stands for International Fire Code. In order to receive a Certificate of Occupancy, both the NFPA and IFC...

Did You Know This? According to the new laws on public safety enacted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)... #1: All new buildings are required to have 95% to 100% in-building coverage for emergency communication services. Otherwise they cannot be granted permission for occupancy. #2: All buildings must have 100% cellular coverage in critical areas such as the command center, exit stairs and elevator lobbies. For the other areas in the building, a 95% coverage would be acceptable.  #3: All buildings undergoing expansion or reconstruction must have a 95% to 100% in-building coverage to be granted permission for re-occupancy. ...