Compliance
Many municipalities will not issue an occupancy certificate without first being addressing the radio coverage. Even such efficiencies as Low E Glass reflects or absorbs IR light (heat energy) and radio waves, can cause in-building, wireless coverage problems. Find out about local requirements:
Boston Fire Department - Communications Section
The Boston Fire Department has developed this specification in conjunction with the requirements of the International Building Code (2009) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Building Code, 8th Edition (eff. 1/7/2011).
The installation and operation of radio based fire department communication systems must comply with this document which contains the Boston Fire Department In-Building Radio Specifications.
Property owners who maintain compliance with this specification are granted permission to operate these radio amplifiers on frequencies licensed to the Boston Fire Department by the Federal Communications Commission. The failure to maintain compliance with this specification will result in the automatic withdrawal of said permissions.
Download the Boston Fire Department requirements.
527 CMR: Board Of Fire Prevention Regulations
The purpose and the intent of 527 CMR 1.00 is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property and public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion created by the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices, or from conditions, or materials hazardous to life, property and the public welfare as prescribed in M.G.L. Chapters 22D and 148.
780 CRM: State Board of Building Regulations & Standards
Download the 780 CRM: State Board of Building Regulations & Standards PDF.
FCC: Part 90 Signal Boosters
Part 90 Signal Boosters are a type of Industrial Signal Booster. Part 90 Signal Boosters sold and marketed starting on March 1, 2014 must meet new FCC requirements. In addition, Class B Signal Boosters must be registered directly with the FCC before being used.
Find out more on the FCC website.
NFPA 72/Chapter 24
Emergency Communications Systems Design and Application Challenges.
