Standard for Safety for In-building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems

Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 2524
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
33.060.30; 33.060.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

These requirements cover products (e.g. repeater, transmitter, receiver, signal booster components, remote annunciators and operational consoles, power supply, and battery charging system components) used for in-building 2-way emergency radio communication enhancement systems installed in a location to improve wireless communication at that location.

In the United States – These requirements cover products to be employed in accordance with the following Model Building and Installation Codes:

a) Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems, NFPA 1221;

b) National Electrical Code, NFPA 70;

c) Fire Code NFPA 1;

d) Life Safety Code, NFPA 101;

e) International Fire Code

The products covered by this standard are intended to be used in combination with other products and devices to form an in-building 2-way emergency radio communication enhancement system. An installation document(s) provided with the product describes the various products needed to form an in-building 2-way emergency radio communication enhancement system and their intended use and installation.

These requirements address the safety, reliability and operational requirements prior to installation.

These requirements do not include determination of compliance with national regulations addressing electromagnetic radiation and use of radio frequencies. Should products covered by these requirements be required to comply with national regulations, a report of verification from the manufacturer is required as evidence of such compliance.

Project need:

This proposed new edition is needed to follow the common industry practices and terms, starting with revising the standard title to "Standard for Safety for Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems". This proposed new edition also reflects the consolidation of NFPA 1221 and NFPA 1061 into NFPA 1225, we are proposing to update all references to NFPA 1221 in this standard.

Note: The information provided above was obtained by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and is provided as part of a centralized, transparent notification system for new standards development. The system allows SCC-accredited Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), and members of the public, to be informed of new work in Canadian standards development, and allows SCC-accredited SDOs to identify and resolve potential duplication of standards and effort.

Individual SDOs are responsible for the content and accuracy of the information presented here. The text is presented in the language in which it was provided to SCC.