From the Chief’s Corner: Please… Just Follow the Rules

By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director

Posted on August 24, 2023

Imagine living in a society or world where there are no rules or regulations. Then imagine trying to conduct a sporting event— or a technical installation like, say, the installation of an ERCES — in such an anarchic environment. Utter chaos and mayhem would make it extremely difficult to have any kind of logical order or principles.

Complete ERCES Handbook: Give a book to an AHJ today! Sponsorship Program for SBC Members

Posted on August 24, 2023 

SBC will be on hand at many Fire Marshal and Industry Events Giving Handbooks to Jurisdiction Staff (Events List Below)

Getting ERCES Handbooks into the hands of AHJs and Radio Systems Owners (Frequency License Holders) is a key initiative to:

• Expand Enforcement
• Have a more consistent interpretation of codes
• Reduce misunderstandings
• Serve as a shared guide that System Integrators can use in their conversations with jurisdictions

NASFM 2023 Recap – Getting the ERCES Handbook In Fire Marshals’ Hands

State Fire Marshals from 42 States convene in Wilmington NC and hear SBC Message

Posted on Aug 22, 2023

State Fire Marshals, their staff, and members of the fire and life-safety industry descended on Wilmington NC from July 31 to Aug 2 to attend the 33rd Annual Fire Prevention and Safety Symposium The Safer Buildings Coalition was there armed with ERCES Handbooks and important messages: adopt and enforce ERCES codes and standards, coordinate with Frequency License Holders, increase competency for code officials and industry, and require NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) Certification.

Save the Date: First-Ever SBC Town Hall to Take Place October 5th

Government Affairs Workgroup Update

In Memoriam: Jason Boring

Posted on August 24, 2023

It is with profoundly heavy hearts, and a tremendous sense of gratitude, that we say goodbye and pay tribute to our Coalition brother Jason Boring. Jason passed unexpectedly in late July. 

Jason joined the SBC cause in June of 2018, and has been a constant collaborator with the SBC team since then. Jason was responsible for developing, innovating, and maintaining SBC’s IT infrastructure and the many valuable tools and applications our members and team rely upon every day. 

From the Chief’s Corner: Remember the End Game…

By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director

Posted on July 27, 2023

When we look at the requirements within the International Fire Code Section 510.1 or NFPA 1 Section 11.10 we must ask ourselves: What is the end game? For all intents and purposes, the ultimate objective is to have communications capabilities for EMS, Fire & Law Enforcement personnel inside buildings. However, when it comes to which code requirements can be achieved, common sense and cost must be factored into the equation. For that reason, we must also consider what is truly needed versus what would be the perfect solution if money were no object. 

SBC Membership ROI –  Are You Maximizing Membership Value?

Posted on July 27, 2023

Some associations offer events or training, and perhaps they even have some focus on in-building wireless.

The Safer Buildings Coalition is the only advocacy group and resource for everything related to solving for In-Building Wireless "Dead Zones." Our targeted efforts, capabilities, resources, and advocacy efforts create tremendous value for our industry and our members, while always maintaining focus on our mission.

We would like to enumerate the Coalition’s areas of impact here, and then ask you a question: What do you need from the SBC? 

Complete ERCES Handbook: Give a book to an AHJ today! Sponsorship Program for SBC Members

Posted on July 27, 2023 

SBC will be on hand at many Fire Marshal and Industry Events Giving Handbooks to Jurisdiction Staff (Events List Below)

Getting ERCES Handbooks into the hands of AHJs and Radio Systems Owners (Frequency License Holders) is a key initiative to:

• Expand Enforcement
• Have a more consistent interpretation of codes
• Reduce misunderstandings
• Serve as a shared guide that System Integrators can use in their conversations with jurisdictions

2023 Safer Buildings Coalition Board of Directors Slate

Posted on July 27, 2023

The 2023 election for the Safer Buildings Coalition Board of Directors is here! As always, we strongly encourage our members to vote in this election -- Electronic polling is open July 15th - Aug 15th.