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TowerIQ Introduces GuardianB, Guardian BBU, and Guardian TQ-ANN Annunciator for Enhanced Emergency Response Communication

TowerIQ is excited to launch three new products aimed at enhancing in-building emergency response communication systems. GuardianB: TowerIQ’s GuardianB is a Class B Public Safety BDA engineered for enhanced in-building coverage. With a maximum gain of 80 dB supporting 700/800 MHz Public Safety bands, it ensures reliable signal amplification for First Responders. GuardianB meets NFPA 72/1221, IFC 510 codes with UL2524 Certification and is equipped with dry contact alarming …

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TowerIQ Announces Availability of ½” Plenum Rated Air Dielectric Cable for Public Safety Das Applications 

TowerIQ’s new 50-ohm, ½” Plenum rated air dielectric cable meets AHJ approval for Public Safety in-building DAS systems. It conforms to NFPA 262, UL 444, and CSA 222 standards for Public Safety Cabling to ensure TowerIQ’s cable meets the highest level of quality and reliability in the industry. With low VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and DC Resistance, the TowerIQ Plenum rated 1/2” cable was built to withstand the rigorous conditions faced in fire …

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A Cost and Benefit Analysis of Isolated and Integrated Systems

Two-way radio communication systems have two operational architectures: isolated and integrated. Both isolated and integrated system types have significant benefits for emergency responders but pose contrasting risks based on what is needed by the FDNY and property manager. With the implementation of new construction codes in New York City, all buildings undergoing renovation or construction are required to support the Fire Department of New York's two-way radio communication …

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UPDATE: Filing Procedures for ARCS Applications Have Changed

An announcement today by the FDNY outlines the changes in filing procedures for Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS). It has been announced by the FDNY that filing procedures for Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems will be changing on June 3rd. The major changes to the filing procedures include: Applications will no longer be filed to the DOB, but to the FDNY only through a TM-1 form. First and second filing will both incur a charge of $585.00. The filing fee for the …

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Life Safety Code Requirements Other Cities Should Adopt

The NFPA 72: Appendix Q details code requirements specific to fire and life safety networks in New York City. New York City has some of the most defined fire safety codes compared to the rest of the country. As the city has over 8 million in population, it comes to no surprise that fire safety regulations have adapted to suit the architectural necessities of New York City. What could other cities learn from the special requirements placed on The Big Apple? NFPA 1221 and NFPA 72 Appendix …

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