In-Building Public Safety Communication - Level III

Pass the Level I, II, and III Exams

A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), which MUST include: • At least 4 years of direct involvement with technical experience with ERCES. These 4 years may include team leadership, installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, commissioning, technical system estimating and sales, plan preparation, code compliance review, project management, and/or technical business management. At least 12 months shall include direct involvement overseeing technical business, installation, and project management in ERCES. The remaining 12 months may include any or a combination of the following:

• A maximum of 12 months of direct ERCES experience*.

• A maximum of 12 months of direct technical experience with Industrial*** Signal Boosters and In-Building Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).

• A maximum of 6 months of related ERCES experience**.

Note that all previous work experience consisting of:

• Direct ERCES experience*

• Direct technical experience with Industrial*** Signal Boosters and In-Building Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) will be carried over from Levels I and II and claimed towards the 60 month time requirement.

• Total related ERCES experience** shall not exceed 12 months.

*Time periods are full time equivalent.

**Related experience may include involvement in fire alarm or other code-driven and/or life safety electrical building systems work beyond the scope of the core experience defined above for this Level, including, but not limited to:

• fiber optics

• UTP

• coax cabling • wireless RF systems in the role/function of installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, maintenance, technical system estimating and sales, plans preparation, code compliance review, project management, or technical business management. It may also include providing full-time technical support or training to ERCES technicians.

***Industrial as defined in FCC Part 20 and 90 rules.

Performance Measures - Demonstrate performance competency for the following:

• 2801-5101 Ability to recommend adjustments to design or selected components based on field observations.

• 2801-5102 Ability to respond to the technical aspects of an RFP/RFQ.

• 2801-5103 Accurately evaluate the completion of an IB-PSC installation project to ensure that applicable criteria (i.e., codes and standards, AHJ requirements, contractual obligations, project specifications, or client needs) have been met. 2801-5104 Commission a minimum of 2 active DAS or 10 passive DAS systems.

• 2801-5105 Coordinate project plans and schedules to meet project objectives.

• 2801-5106 Demonstrate an understanding of the different architectures utilized in land mobile radio systems for public safety.

• 2801-5107 Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to use, local responder radio equipment to verify performance of system.

• 2801-5108 Develop and implement an installation strategy, including resolution of on-site scheduling conflicts and issues with other trades and project stakeholders.

• 2801-5109 Develop technical scope criteria for IB-PSC projects that meet project requirements.

• 2801-5110 Evaluate shop drawings for technical accuracy, including, but not limited to, RF Signal strength, quality and interference, power and battery calculations and component compatibility.

• 2801-5111 Evaluate the requirements for a new or existing IB-PSC and provide recommendations based on functionality, codes, standards, project specifications, and cost.

• 2801-5112 Monitor and evaluate the general and job-specific capabilities of team members, to ensure that they have received adequate training on technical, safety, and communication.

• 2801-5113 Perform complete system acceptance for IB-PSC projects.

• 2801-5114 Recognize, identify, and mitigate potential threats to an IB-PSC’s functionality or reliability from severe or existing environments.