From the Chief’s Corner: 2024 – The Year of Learning…
By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director
Posted on January 23, 2024
For more than 11 years, I have been blessed to have the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Coalition on the crucial topic of ERCES. I have spoken at conferences, SBC seminars, association events, AHJ small groups, etc. After so many years, and so many events, you may start to feel that, by now – surely – everyone knows everything they need to know about this. You may even wonder whether you need to continue educating people about this. The short answer: Very much so!
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ICYMI: SBC Releases Best Practice: Understanding ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability
Excerpt from the industry-leading book Complete ERCES Handbook, with bonus content
Posted on January 22, 2024
Miss our special announcement right before the Holidays? Check out our "special gift" to you:
At the Safer Buildings Coalition, we are very often asked questions about ERCES technology, code interpretation, best practices, and every manner of topic you might imagine might come up in discussion on this admittedly complex, and at times confusing, subject.
To help jurisdictions and industry vendors engage in a good dialogue about the correct way to interpret the codes and standards pertaining to ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability, we have decided to share a detailed excerpt from our industry-leading reference: Complete ERCES Handbook, along with some useful bonus content. We hope you find it useful in arriving at the best decisions about pathway survivability for the ERCES projects in which you engage.
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Exhibiting at State or National Fire Marshal Events? Help Us Put the ERCES Handbook Into the Hands of AHJs
Posted on January 19, 2024
Are you planning to attending, exhibit at, even sponsor a State or National Fire Marshal event in the new year? If so, we invite you to join our special ERCES Handbook Sponsorship Program, which allows SBC members to purchase one or more boxes of books (eight books per box) at a deep discount, affix their own labels and hand out the book to local AHJs and Radio System Staff. This is a great way to spread the enforcement message, educate jurisdiction staff, and build a relationship based on gratitude and value with book recipients.
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2024 SBC Seminar Sponsorships — 2nd Chance
Sponsorship slots still available for several events
Posted on January 23, 2023
SBC’s 2024 Seminar series will visit 27 cities, beginning with Miami on January 31, 2024. We filled most sponsorship slots in Round One, but opportunities remain open. Here's how you can still get in!
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Save the Date: 2024 Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Hits Washington, DC June 6th!
Posted on January 22, 2024
We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Safer Buildings Coalition Wireless Tech & Policy Summit will take place in Washington, DC on Thursday, June 6th, 2024.
Stay tuned for information, incl. venue, pricing, etc.
Exact 2024 sponsorship tiers and pricing TBD but are expected to be similar to 2023. Complete 2024 Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Prospectus will be available for your review soon.
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DAS and Indoor Wireless Installations: NATE Contractors Are Perfect for This Work
SBC Managing Director John Foley contributed this article to the NATE Tower Times
Posted on January 22, 2024
SBC Managing Director John Foley is a member of the NATE DAS and Small Cell Committee. John contributed this article to the NATE Tower Times 2024 Volume 1 Publication. In this article, John invites NATE members to explore the opportunity of participating in the in-building public safety wireless sector. SBC Knowledge Partner NATE is The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association. NATE is a non-profit trade association providing a unified voice for tower erection, maintenance and service companies.
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Government Affairs Workgroup Update - January 2024
Posted on January 24, 2024
The Government Affairs WG is monitoring Florida’s 2024 Legislative session, while no new bills were introduced that would affect, In-Building ERCES, we are watching for potential amendments being added to non-related bills. Sub TG formed to review proposed licensing requirements.
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Member Advocacy Work Group Update - January 2024
Posted on January 24, 2024
The Member Advocacy Work Group has been working tirelessly on getting ready for tomorrow’s (1/25/24) first Town Hall meeting.
Our work group is excited to be hosting this meeting that will be a great opportunity for everyone to learn about all the work groups, the inner workings of the coalition and have a chance to network and to learn more about the SBC.
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Codes and Standards Work Group January 2024
Posted on January 24, 2024
The Codes and Standards work group has begun what promises to be a busy 2024. As the deadline for proposed changes for the next edition of the International Fire Code loomed early in January, a sub-working group prepared a few last-minute proposals. These were submitted as a backup addressing some of the same issues the group working on NFPA 1225 is attempting to address in case that effort is unsuccessful.
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Who's Hiring?
Posted on January 23, 2023
Looking for a new gig? Several SBC members are currently hiring. Visit our Career Board for open positions with Tower IQ, Day Wireless & Safe-Com Wireless.
Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities.
Employers: Create an account here to start posting jobs on the Board.
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