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The wireless dead zone inside a building is a public safety failure. We exist to end it.

For more than a decade, the Safer Buildings Coalition has worked to eliminate in-building wireless dead zones through standards, workforce development, and policy leadership — independent of any product, accountable to the mission.

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14 years. One mission. Measurable results.
Independent of any product. Accountable to the mission.

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Work across standards, training, and policy

In-Building Wireless Connectivity

Reliable in-building wireless coverage is essential for public safety. SBC works to ensure that first responders and occupants can communicate inside buildings when it matters most, through code development, industry guidance, and real-world implementation.

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Public Safety Communications

Public safety communications must work inside buildings during emergencies. SBC supports the development and adoption of systems that enable seamless communication for first responders across jurisdictions, technologies, and environments.

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School Safety

Modern school safety depends on reliable in-building communication. SBC supports initiatives such as Alyssa’s Law and works to ensure that emergency communications systems are integrated into school infrastructure to protect students, staff, and first responders.

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9-1-1 Inside

A 9-1-1 call must connect and be accurately located, regardless of where it originates. SBC advances solutions that ensure calls placed inside buildings reach emergency services with the necessary data to respond quickly and effectively.

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Wireless Workforce Development

Reliable in-building wireless coverage is essential for public safety. SBC works to ensure that first responders and occupants can communicate inside buildings when it matters most, through code development, industry guidance, and real-world implementation.

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Location Services and Indoor Mapping

Reliable in-building wireless coverage is essential for public safety. SBC works to ensure that first responders and occupants can communicate inside buildings when it matters most, through code development, industry guidance, and real-world implementation.

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The Safer Buildings Coalition is the only advocacy group and resource for everything related to solving for In-Building Wireless “Dead Zones”.

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  1. Industry members & prospects
  2. Public safety professionals
  3. Building owners & verticals
  4. Policy makers & AHJs

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Work Groups.

SBC’s work groups are where members stop watching the industry and start shaping it. Through Codes and Standards, Government Affairs, Member Advocacy, and School and Campus Safety, members work alongside peers, influence policy and code development, and hear first what’s coming — before it affects their business.

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Industry Training & Events.

Where the industry comes to learn, align, and move forward.

  • GROL/ NICET Prep Training from PotterERCES

    July 7 @ 8:00:am – July 7 @ 5:00:pm
    Potter Electric Corporate Headquarters, 13723 Riverport Drive STE 300, St. Louis, MO, United States
    Price: $2000 Category: Code & Standards

  • GROL/ NICET Prep Training from PotterERCES

    July 7 @ 8:00:am – July 10 @ 5:00:pm
    Potter Electric Corporate Headquarters, 13723 Riverport Drive STE 300, St. Louis, MO, United States
    Price: $2000 Category: Code & Standards

  • GROL/ NICET Prep Training from PotterERCES

    July 8 @ 8:00:am – July 8 @ 5:00:pm
    Potter Electric Corporate Headquarters, 13723 Riverport Drive STE 300, St. Louis, MO, United States
    Price: $2000 Category: Code & Standards
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The Complete ERCES Handbook

This first-of-its-kind printed desk reference and study guide authored by the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC), includes comprehensive learning and reference material pertaining to Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES).

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RF Power Conversion Calculator

The RF Power Conversion Calculator allows you to convert RF input power and RF output power

BDA Directory

Locate BDA equipment by Frequency, Class, 2524 Listing Status and Official Certification from NRTL.

DAS Directory

Locate BDA equipment by Frequency, Class, 2524 Listing Status and Official Certification from NRTL.

Industry Directory

A comprehensive list of service providers and suppliers who can assist you with your ERCES needs.

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ERCES System Monitoring and Fire Alarm Connections

Crisis in Plain Sight – School Safety

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