"Live" Look-in: SBC at TFMIA Conference

Posted on October 25, 2023

The Texas Fire Marshals Association's Annual Conference is currently underway in San Marcos, TX, and SBC is attending the event as an exhibitor and to be your eyes and ears at this important gathering, featuring more than 350 Fire Marshals and Inspectors from all over TX. 

If you're at the conference, do swing by our booth for a chat with Managing Director John Foley. John also has the Complete ERCES Handbook available for you to check out at the booth.

Who's Hiring?

Posted on October 25, 2023

Looking for a new gig? Several SBC members are currently hiring. Visit our Career Board for open positions with Day Wireless, Safe-Com Wireless & Motive Infrastructure Solutions.

Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities.

Employers: Create an account here to start posting jobs on the Board.

Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - October 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023

The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow, with more than 200 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the most recent additions to our member base. 

Who's Hiring?

Posted on October 25, 2023

Looking for a new gig? Several SBC members are currently hiring. Visit our Career Board for open positions with Day Wireless, Safe-Com Wireless & Motive Infrastructure Solutions.

Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities.

Employers: Create an account here to start posting jobs on the Board.

ERCES System Monitoring and Fire Alarm Connections 

Are your ERCES to alarm system connections done correctly? Maybe not! 

Posted on October 25, 2023

By John Foley, Managing Director, Safer Buildings Coalition

All ERCES must be monitored by the fire alarm system in accordance with the code/standard determined by the AHJ/Fire Code Official. It is important to note the requirements of the National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 as well.

Be sure to get your copy of the full referenced IFC Code or NFPA Code or Standard directly from ICC or NFPA to get the latest revisions and access to explanatory material and annex info. 

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

Posted on October 25, 2023 

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

SBC 2024 Seminars: Program Changes and How to Participate in 2024  

• Read this article for 2023 Seminar Statistics and Program Updates for 2024 
• Give us your opinion: We have questions for you! 
• We will be sending time-sensitive info – follow here to UPDATE your POINT OF CONTACT

Posted on October 24, 2023

SBC Town Hall - Update

From the Chief’s Corner: One-Size-Fits-All, But Not for ERCES… 

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

Posted on October 25, 2023

The idiom one-size-fits-all can be used to describe situations, items, policies, etc. that are intended to apply to a broad range of individuals. The term, as defined by Merriam-Webster, means:  “…applying to all cases or individuals without modification.” Of course, one-size-fits-all is not an exact fit for some individuals, nor, in the case of a policy, is it designed for every situation. Through my travels and experiences, I often see folks trying to apply the one-size-fits-all concept to the world of ERCES. Quite frankly: That doesn’t work.

SBC and Industry Events - What's in Store for 2024?

Posted on October 25, 2023

2023 is waning, and the Safer Buildings Coalition is about to start planning the 2024 seminar calendar, which will again take us to cities across country (and Canada) throughout the year. We will communicate the seminar dates when they become available.

As always, SBC will be in place for several industry events next years. Many more details will follow, but we can tell you that two of the highest-profile on our Dance Card will be back next year: IWCE & SBC's Wireless Tech & Policy Summit!