Public Safety Two-Way Radio
Enhancement System Requirements
In Building Radio
The requirements for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage depends entirely upon state and local codes and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) where the building/structure is located. The state and local codes determine which national and international standards are applicable and which version of these standards apply.
In some localities the International Fire Code Section 510 is the primary source of requirements, in other localities, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA-72/1221 recommendations are applicable, and sometimes a mix of both, but always based upon state and local codes and the AHJ.
Both the International Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association requirements have been evolving over the past 10 years, with the first reference to same in the 2010 NFPA72 and 2009 International Fire codes. Because of this evolution, different versions of the national/international codes are applicable, depending upon the AHJ.