Section 511 In-Building Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems

The design, installation, operation and maintenance of in-building auxiliary radio communication systems dedicated for fire department use, whether required by the Building Code or installed voluntarily, shall comply with this section and the rules.

In-building auxiliary radio communication systems for fire department use shall be designed and installed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code, and the Electrical Code.

In-building auxiliary radio communication systems for fire department use shall be installed by a master electrician licensed by the Department of Buildings and such other qualifications as may be prescribed by rule.

In-building auxiliary radio communication systems for fire department use shall be tested for department acceptance in compliance with the requirements of this section and the rules.

Upon completion of installation of an in-building auxiliary radio communication system for fire department use, a commissioning test shall be conducted in accordance with Annex O of NFPA 1 by a person holding a Federal Communication Commission general radio telephone operator license and such other qualifications as may be prescribed by rule.

Upon successful completion of the commissioning test, the owner shall submit to the department a detailed report of the results of the commissioning test and request a department acceptance test. The department acceptance test shall serve to demonstrate the system is functioning satisfactorily and is ready for department use. The in-building auxiliary radio communication system shall be demonstrated in the presence of a department representative by a representative of the owner. Upon satisfactory completion of the department acceptance test, the department shall issue a permit for such system.

The operation and maintenance of in-building auxiliary radio communication systems for fire department use shall be in accordance with this section and the rules.

In-building auxiliary radio communication systems for fire department use shall be maintained in good working order.

The department shall be notified immediately if an in-building auxiliary radio communication system for fire department use, or part thereof, is out of service. A tag identifying the system as out of service shall be placed on the fire command center or other approved location when the system is out of service.