2023 Annual Video Report to Members: SBC Codes & Standards Work Group

This video report by Work Group Co-Chairs Jason Webb and Joe Kurdas is shared in advance of SBC's Annual Members Meeting and Dinner at IWCE. It covers the Codes & Standards Work Group's accomplishments for the past year and plans for the coming year.

Onward to IWCE and Beyond - Message from the President

Posted on March 24, 2023
By Prince Niyyar | President, SBC Board of Directors

Dear Safer Buildings Coalition Members,

I am excited to report to you that in just a few days, at the IWCE Conference, SBC will publicly launch the first-ever book written exclusively for designing and installing Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES). The Complete ERCES Handbook with NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) Study Guide will not only provide educational material on the best practices for the design, installation, and testing of Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) but also prepare the technicians and designers for NICET certification. This is a major milestone in the journey of SBC towards our mission of eliminating wireless dead zones, as it will raise the competency of the industry and raise awareness of SBC as a pre-eminent organization in the field of In-building Public Safety Communications.

Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - March 2023

Posted on March 24, 2023

The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of the newest additions to our member base: Nanehi Networks, LLC and WISE Building Technologies, LLC. Welcome to SBC!

From the Chief’s Corner: Taking the In-Building Message to Washington, D.C.

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

Posted on March 1, 2023

Who is the audience that needs to hear the message as it relates to illuminating wireless dead spots both cellular and public safety? As with most question related to this industry, the answer could be “it depends.” The real answer is, there are many different audiences that need to hear just how important communications capabilities within buildings are.

Texas Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans Makes In-Building Communications Recommendations

Cites Cellular and LMR Coverage Problems during Uvalde Tragedy

Posted on March 1, 2023

A recent report,Texas Senate Special Committee To Protect All Texans, found that communications issues at the Uvalde School contributed to the challenges law enforcement faced during the mass casualty incident.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT| 2023 SBC Annual Members Meeting and Dinner on March 27, 2023 

Posted on February 27, 2023

It's the In-Building Wireless event of the year!!  Our annual Members Meeting and Dinner scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023 from 5 – 9pm at the IWCE conference in Las Vegas.
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Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - February 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023

The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of the newest additions to our member base: All Digital Technology and Share911. Welcome to SBC!

SBC Complete ERCES Handbook with NICET IB-PSC Study Guide - 10 Weeks and Counting!

Posted on March 1, 2023

The book is written - it is in the hands of publisher RR Donnelley who is preparing final formatting and print-ready tasks.

THIS IMPORTANT HANDBOOK and STUDY GUIDE includes comprehensive learning and reference material on Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES), and everything you'll need to prepare for NICET Technician Levels 1, 2 and 3 and Designer IB-PSC Certifications.

This is also a reliable reference for use by AHJs and Frequency License Holders to identify, understand, and interpret model codes, standards, and FCC rules as they pertain to ERCES.

SBC Seeking “Boots on the Ground” State Liaisons for California and Texas
Government Affairs Work Group Shares 2023 Goals, Tracks and Monitors Key Legislation

Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - January 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023

The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of the newest additions to our member base: Belden, Lexico LLC, Nautilus RF LLC, New J LLC, and Williams Fire Sprinkler.