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The goal of this document is to provide education/awareness to installation contractors, engineers, end-users, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License Holders about ensuring indoor wireless communications for Emergency Responders.

Firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and other emergency responders depend on wireless communications to perform their jobs effectively and safely. Too often, emergency personnel experience poor communications signals during life and property saving activities because of "dead spots" inside buildings.

In-building Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) provide a technology that reinforces the public safety wireless communication signals within buildings. This white paper provides a summary of ERCES history, the development of associated code requirements, and the Application/Enforcement challenges of these Systems.