Florida commercial building owners need compliant DAS systems; Axus Technologies can help.
Communication is critical in providing safety for occupants and first respondents in a fire. Commercial buildings must uphold strict qualifications for fire safety; as a Florida commercial building owner. You likely know that the installation of two-way radio communication enhancement systems is necessary given the Florida BDA statute. Here’s all you need to know about it and how Axus Technologies, located in Tampa, Florida, can help.
Don’t Delay Your Building’s NFPA72-2013 Compliance!
According to the Florida BDA statute, all commercial buildings, including multi-family, education, governmental, and high-rises, must apply for the permit to install two-way radio communication enhancement systems to become a P25 compliant, NFPA72-2013 compliant, and LEED-certified building. By January 1, 2022, all commercial buildings must demonstrate progress in this initiative to become compliant in less than a year. All existing buildings will need to comply with NFPA72-2013 regulations by January 1, 2025.
The Purpose of DAS Systems
The purpose of implementing these codes is to promote even better fire safety for commercial occupants and first responders. Unfortunately, modern buildings often hinder communication for 911 centers, first responders, and occupants. With the new two-way radio communication enhancement systems, also known as DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems), in place, they will be able to bypass those restrictions, make life simpler, and directly improve a fire department’s response in an emergency.
Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems
How exactly do they work, and what’s involved? As mentioned above, a two-way radio communication enhancement system provides two-way radio communication throughout the interior of a commercial building with the outside County 911 center. DAS systems involve placing specific BDA (bi-directional amplifiers) strategically throughout the building, along with indoor antennas. DAS systems must not interfere with other radio systems like television, radio, satellite, and cable as regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC.)
Design to Maintenance
Axus Technologies meets LEED building’s P25 design, installation, repair, and DAS maintenance, including all required RF surveys. Finally, an engineer will submit the results in a national database managed by the FCC.
Contact Axus Technologies for Your Commercial IT Needs
Axus Technologies, LLC (Axus) is a provider and integrator of first-class technology solutions for organizations of all sizes. We work with the best manufacturers and vendors in the IT industry to deliver top of the line results. We closely partner with our customers through all project cycles to ensure that our work exceeds expectations. Our main office is located in the Tampa Bay area, but we operate from coast to coast with a clientele footprint mainly concentrated in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. For more information about our technology services, call us today at 813-922-2323, fax us at 813-922-2325, or email us at info@axustechnologies.com. For helpful technology tips and company updates, find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.
