Public Safety
DAS
Ensuring network reliability in buildings for First Responders to save lives.
In an emergency, every second can make a difference. But not every building is equipped to allow for reliable communication. Emergency communication channels allow First Responders to stay connected when normal networks are overcrowded.
Can First Responders do their jobs inside your building?
First Responders need to be able to stay connected with each other and with the outside world, especially if the normal networks are overcrowded. Give your emergency responders the tools they need: build emergency communication channels safeguarding your priority communication.
We can fix this problem
Design
Analyzing an existing building system, we help design a new channel reserved specifically for carrying the signal of first responders and emergency calls.
Build and implement
Without impacting business activities, we integrate the new system into an existing layout and test the signal to ensure first responders can communicate no matter what happens.
Maintain the channel
We help provide ongoing maintenance and testing to protect the channel for all emergencies.
Why should you care if it’s not required?
First Responders need the ability to instantly communicate, inside and outside your building. No matter what, your people need to be able to text and call 911 from inside those buildings and receive mass notifications if there is an emergency.
Response Time is Critical: The FCC estimates that an improvement of one minute for 9-1-1 response time would save 10,000 lives in the US annually. A Survey of the International Association of Fire Chiefs reports that “in a large percentage of buildings, critical communication can't happen."
University Student Housing Campus Case Study
Mavens are Experts
States, cities, and counties across the country have established ordinances within their building codes that require the presence of a Public Safety DAS. These ordinances typically cover new building construction and in many cases, renovated buildings. They establish performance thresholds for the reliability and coverage area of the Public Safety DAS solution and set testing and certification requirements that must be met for buildings to meet the code. Additionally, a Public Safety DAS design will also need to meet the standards of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and the IFC (International Fire Code). We’ll assist you in understanding and navigating the requirements of your Municipality.