A View From the Top —  The In-Building Wireless Sector in Fast-Growth Mode, Challenges Remain for Workforce Development and Interference

SBC Board weighs in on the state of the in-building wireless sector

Posted on December 19, 2023 

Another busy year for the in-building wireless sector — and for us here at the Safer Buildings Coalition — is drawing to an end. As we prepare for another year of working toward fulfilling our Mission, we decided to gauge the current and future state of our sector.

So, who better to ask than our very own SBC Board of Directors -- all of whom are seasoned, thoughtful industry leaders who are up close and personal with the latest and most important developments in technology, codes & standards, enforcement and workforce development — every day?

From the Chief’s Corner: Our Christmas Gift for You!…

SBC Releases Best Practice: Understanding ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability

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

Posted on December 18, 2023

As I was reflecting on this year’s numerous SBC activities, I thought about requirements for backbone, distribution, and pathway survivability. We field more questions about this topic than anything else, which lead me to think about the phrase “The Gift That Keeps on Giving.” And I believe that we, at the Coalition, have put together just that. From all of us to all of you. 

Exhibiting at State or National Fire Marshal Events? Help Us Put the ERCES Handbook Into the Hands of AHJs 

Posted on December 20, 2023 

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.

SBC January Town Hall Set for Jan. 25, 2024

Save the Date: SBC Town Hall

Just make it up as you go? Please don’t… 

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

Posted on November 20, 2023

One of the things I have learned during my public safety career is that there are certain people that either can’t — or don’t want to — admit that they don’t know or understand something. Instead of searching out the truth, they often just make it up as they go. That's fine if you are playing a game with a group of friends. However, if you are enforcing codes and standards, such a make-it-up-as-you-go approach is ill-advised. Having a clear understanding of what you are requiring as a code official is paramount to applying and enforcing the requirements.

Codes and Standards Work Group November 2023

Member Advocacy Work Group Update - November 2023

Government Affairs Workgroup Update

Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - November 2023

Posted on November 19, 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.