No, law enforcement and EMS are far more likely to respond to a building requiring adequate communications than the fire department. The fire department is responsible for enforcement of the code requirement similar to other life safety systems.

Yes, an Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) can hold a CO until a system is installed and functions to ensure adequate in-building public safety radio communication.

Yes, builders and developers should include in-building communication infrastructure into the overall budget. The cost is covered if in fact an ERCES is required and there are cost savings if the system is not required.

A grid test and/or Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) test is to be performed to determine areas that do not meet the minimum signal strength requirements defined by the jurisdiction's adopted fire code.

Cost is dependent on size and scope of the building(s) and where (if any) coverage is needing to be improved.

An ERCES is a system with an amplifier, cabling, and antennas that distributes Radio Frequency (RF) energy (P25/LMR radio signals) inside a building.