HomeMy WebLinkAboutIndustry Bulletin 2024-002 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems
BILLY P. ALCORN
FIRE CHIEF
Theodore F. Semonious, Fire Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention and Investigations Division
(559) 621-4181 FAX (559) 457-1279
Fresno Fire Department 911 H Street Fresno, CA 93721-3082
“To protect and put service above all else.”
FIRE INDUSTRY BULLETIN 2024-002
SCOPE
Design and installation requirements for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage systems
(ERRC) in new and existing buildings permitted after July 1, 2024 within the City of Fresno
(COF) and contract service areas.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this industry bulletin is to notify affected stakeholders that the COF has
modified the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) and in turn, the California Fire Code (CFC)
related to ERRC design and installation through the adoption of COF, Ordinance Number
2024 – 018, Bill B-16.
BACKGROUND
As noted in the CFC, the fire code official has the authority to render interpretations and
formulate policies they deem necessary based upon local conditions related to all fire
protection systems.
In the intervening code cycle update adopted by the California Office the State Fire
Marshal (CSFM) in 2024, the ERRC adopted referenced standard was modified from
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA 1221 to NFPA 1225.
In response to this adoption, the COF amended sections within CFC Chapter 5 to address
local conditions as permitted under the California Health and Safety Code (HSC).
INFORMATION
Based on the items noted above, the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) will
continue to require compliance with longstanding, and existing, adopted requirements
for ERRC design and installation as noted in FFD policy #403.009.
NOTE
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This bulletin is effective July 11, 2024.