SBC | Complete ERCES Handbook

Key Objectives of the Study Guide

Increase industry competence
Prepare students for NICET Certification
Provide a pathway for workforce development
Establish the definitive In-Building Public Safety Reference, covering:

RF Fundamentals
In-building design and installation core knowledge and best practices
Identify requisite skills
Code and standards requirements

Level the playing field for contractors
Provide AHJs, general contractors, and building owners the ability to identify competent vendors
Facilitate common interpretation of codes and standards from jurisdiction to jurisdiction
Provide a consistent working model for in-building public safety system collaborative processes

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What is the SBC-NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications Certification Program?

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in cooperation with the Safer Buildings Coalition, announced in 2020 a joint effort to develop a new engineering technician certification program for Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES).

“With almost 40 years in the Fire Service, I've seen the positive difference credentialing programs for fire sprinklers and fire alarms has made to building owners, code officials and the industry that provides these systems,” Chief Alan Perdue, Safer Buildings Coalition's Executive Director, explains. “With this joint NICET-Safer Buildings Coalition program we aim to bring that same level of quality, professionalism and consistency to communication enhancement system design, installation and inspections to ensure these systems are safe, effective, and compliant to fire code and FCC regulations.”

Nicet Seal NICET statement: “The Safer Buildings Coalition has established itself as the leading proponent for highly qualified individuals to design, install and maintain these critical life-safety systems. NICET is very happy to have the support of the Safer Buildings Coalition to develop and launch this very important new certification program.”

For more information about this one-of-a-kind certification program for ERCES installers and designers, visit this link: NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) Certification Program

We also have a webinar replay focused on the certification here: WEBINAR | Getting NICET Certified for ERCES – In-Building Public Safety Communications Professional Development

The Authors

Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), CFO, FM

Safer Buildings Coalition Executive Director

Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), CFO, FM, MIFireE, serves as Executive Director of the Safer Buildings Coalition. Chief Perdue is credentialed as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Fire Marshal (FM) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission for Professional Credentialing. In addition to his role in the Safer Buildings Coalition, Chief Perdue currently serves as a member of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Telecommunications and Technology Policy Steering Committee, a member of the International Accreditation Services (IAC) Technical Advisory Council for Regulatory Code Programs, Underwriters Laboratories Standard #2525 Standards Technical Panel and The Center for Public Safety Excellence’s (CPSE) Appeals Committee. He is also an Elected County Commissioner in Guilford County, NC.

John Foley

Safer Buildings Coalition Managing Director

John serves as Managing Director of the Safer Buildings Coalition. John serves the SBC mission through policy, regulation, and code development, by solidifying member services and value, and by establishing a strong operational and financial base as tools to propel SBC’s mission. John has held key business development, operations, engineering, and executive roles at telecom service companies such as Level 3 Communications, MFS, and MCI. John was a co-founder of XO Communications where he was VP of Operations and Engineering, and later VP of International Network Development. John led dark fiber provider City Signal Communications in the position of President and CEO. John served as Capture Director for specialty construction firm Henkels and McCoy, a leading DAS Integrator.

Mike Brownson

Founder, Brownson Consulting

Mike Brownson has nearly 50 years of experience in Wireless. He’s been involved in many facets of the wireless industry over the years from public safety and two-way radios in the 1970s to cellular telecommunications, broadband wireless, distributed antenna systems for cellular and emergency responders and recently OnGo/CBRS, always preferring to be on the leading edge of a trend. Currently offering public safety installation training in preparation for the NICET In-Building certification tests.

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