FiRST RESPONDERS NEED RELIABLE EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATION
Are your buildings compliant?
IBC, IFC, & NFPA Codes all require adequate Emergency Responder Radio Coverage.
Designed and customized to meet all public safety frequency band ranges, NOTIFIER’s BDA System provides reliable two-way radio signal coverage inside buildings, tunnels and other structures. The band selective design delivers a reliable performance.
Keystone Fire and Security can provide a signal survey of your building assessing your structure according to current IBC, NFPA and IFC code regulations by FCC Certified (GROL) Technicians.
General Radiotelephone Operators License
Emergency Radio Communication Made simple
Bi-Directional Amplifiers
NOTIFIER Addressable Class B Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDA) are high gain, high power band-selective signal boosters/bi-directional amplifiers that can integrate directly to a NOTIFIER fire alarm control panel with a built-in NOTIFIER addressable monitor module. The band selective design delivers a reliable performance in even the most challenging RF environments.
Features & Benefits:
- Single portfolio to meet any application supporting all public safety frequency bands
- UL2524 In-building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems listing
- CSFM listing
- NFPA 72 2010 Edition, NFPA 1221 2016 Edition and IFC 2018 compliant
- Built-In NOTIFIER Addressable Monitor Module
- Various models available for UHF, VHF,700MHz, 800 MHz and multi-band
- Integrated dual power supply and battery charger with intelligent battery monitoring
- NEMA 4 Type (UL Type-4) Approved Equipment Enclosure
- NEMA 3R Type (UL Type-3R) Approved Battery Enclosure
- Supports higher system gain for efficient link budgeting
How BDA Systems Help Firefighters
Our directional amplifiers in Philadelphia, PA, Montgomery County, PA, and the surrounding areas provide a wide range of benefits to firefighters and other first responders. A bi-directional amplification system is usually required in commercial buildings like hospitals, schools, stadiums, or government buildings. This bi-directional amplification system helps firefighters in several ways, including:
- No more signal dead zones: BDA transmitters in Chester County, PA, work to ensure that crucial emergency messages are easily transmitted and heard in every area of a building, regardless of the location. For example, a quality bidirectional amplification system offers excellent coverage in places like elevators, basements, or stairwells to ensure constant communication is operational at all times during an emergency.
- Better situational awareness: BDA systems help to improve response times, ensuring that all coordinated actions are consistent. They also help to improve communication between firefighters, their control centers, and other important personnel.
- Less delays and interference: A quality bidirectional amplification system prevents interference, signal loss, and delays that could negatively impact the safety of the public and first responders.
Are Bi-Directional Amplifiers Necessary for Non-Commercial Buildings?
While a bi-directional amplifier is needed in commercial buildings, it may also be required in non-commercial buildings. This may depend on several factors, including the building location, current signal reception, and construction materials used to build the building.
For example, non-commercial buildings with low or weak signal reception can benefit from a bidirectional amplification system. Some modern construction materials may also make it more difficult for firefighters and police to communicate effectively with each other. Buildings in certain locations, like more densely populated areas, may also require a BDA system to facilitate communication with people both inside and outside.
Some jurisdictions now require BDA systems for all forms of new construction, whether commercial or non-commercial (i.e., residential). The IBC, IFC, and NFPA codes require that buildings have adequate radio coverage for emergency responders. Regardless of location or jurisdiction, they are also required in all new and existing commercial buildings. These systems are vital not just to firefighters but also to the safety of the general public as a whole.
Keystone Fire Protection Co. offers BDA fire protection systems in Bucks County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, and the surrounding areas. These systems are designed to ensure the best transmission range possible for excellent coverage. We can survey your location, design, and install a new BDA system.
If you’re interested in learning more about our BDA systems, fire protection, and other products, or if you need assistance with your account, contact us today!