Technology has become more sophisticated over the past few years with several new ground-breaking innovations. As a central part of cellular networks and enterprise infrastructures, continuous innovations have played a significant role in communication and other aspects. One of the most important technological advancements, however, is the Distributed Antenna System (DAS). Over the years, distributed antenna system companies have been able to incorporate this advancement in both existing and new systems, thus boosting communication and other applications.
While the Distributed Antenna System can be incorporated into both existing systems and as a standalone system, there is a need to consider the pros and cons of each option to make the right choice when it comes to integration.
Integration issues can be broadly categorized into three main facets:
– Regulatory issues
– Technical and Economic Issues
– Jurisdictional issues
REGULATORY ISSUES
Public facilities that have integrated DAS in their infrastructure are bound by the rules and regulations which have been set by municipalities. With the shifting rules, public facilities are expected to remain in compliance or face steep punishments.
Here are some of the recent rules guiding public facilities in the state of Florida with integrated DAS in their infrastructure:
– Buildings with more than 3 stories are expected to pass a public safety communication standard as a prerequisite.
– New and existing buildings are expected to comply and are subject to Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRC) code requirements.
– Existing high-rise buildings are expected to comply with the Florida Fire Prevention Code beginning January 1, 2022.
– Existing buildings not in compliance with the requirements for minimum radio strength for fire department communications are expected to apply for appropriate permits demonstrating their willingness to comply on or before January 1, 2022.
– Existing apartment buildings are expected to fully comply with the requirements until January 1, 2025. However, they can apply for appropriate permits stating their willingness to comply on or before December 31, 2022.
As part of the newest regulations, a high-rise building is defined as any building greater than 75 feet in height.
In addition to these regulations, the installations from compliant buildings are expected to be waterproof, have a 24/7 battery backup in the form of UPS, and include the integration of the system to the building’s Fire Alarm Control Panel and monitoring center.
TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES
Public safety DAS and cellular DAS differ in their deployment goals. As far as DAS integration goes, buildings are expected to provide broad, building-wide coverage for first responders. However, for cellular DAS, they are driven by the requirement to fill in areas where coverage is lacking.
While the requirements for cellular DAS are based on the prerequisites of the carrier, public safety DAS are expected to have the proper equipment and a fiber path to ensure maximum coverage and boost reliability.
JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
For Public safety DAS, one of the most important issues is the security of the system. The public safety DAS is expected to be exclusively available to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) –the owner of the building and the first responders.
To prevent weak and disrupted signals, it is recommended that other personnel like technicians and maintenance staff should be barred from accessing the system.
While these issues need addressing and compliance, building owners need to keep updated with the latest rules and regulations to prevent heavy fines. To learn more, visit https://boostpoorsignal.com/distributed-antenna-system-installation-companies/.
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