Cellular/Public Safety DAS
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Distributed Antenna Systems, or DAS, are incredibly important safety features in commercial buildings that are mandatory by law in many jurisdictions.
They utilize a Bi-directional Amplifier, or BDA, to enhance two-way radio connections. This is critical for first responders if they need to respond to an emergency on your property as it allows them to keep an open line of direct communication.
Understanding your local law, and what you need to do to satisfy your responsibilities under the law, is critical for your business to avoid citations and fines. The experts at McEnroe Voice and Data understand just how important Cellular and Public Safety DAS is to the safety of your customers, guests, and employees. We have helped companies throughout the state of Maryland understand what their commercial properties need, and we’ve designed and installed many cellular and public safety DAS to help these organizations stay in compliance.
What Does a Cellular and Public Safety DAS Do?
At its core, a DAS is an antenna system that distributes radio signals from the outside to the people on the inside. It does this by amplifying the signals using a signal booster known as a bi-directional amplifier inside the building. The system is designed so that the signals reach nearly every conceivable area of the building – jurisdictions typically mandate somewhere between 95% and 99% coverage. This ensures that, in the event of an emergency, first responders are able to talk to each other and relay information without worrying about dead signal areas.
Your Responsibility as a Property Owner
As a property owner, it is your responsibility to stay informed of your local area’s ordinances regarding cellular and public safety DAS. Some ordinances come at the local level, while others may come from the county and even the state level. Every new building that is built must comply with a minimum standard of first responder communication in order to be allowed to open. If necessary, you will need to have cellular and public safety DAS equipment installed and tested to achieve the minimum standard.
Buildings that will need attention given to their DAS coverage include:
- Office Buildings
- Parking Structures
- Malls and Retail Shopping Centers
- School Campuses
- Sports arenas and stadiums
- Airports and public transportation hubs
- High rise condominiums and apartments
- Hotels and Convention Centers
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At McEnroe Voice and Data, we know how confusing it can be to navigate the various local rules and regulations surrounding your commercial property. Our team of experts can help you determine what your responsibilities are as a property owner in your local area. We’ll help design a cellular and public safety DAS that will help your commercial property stay in compliance with local rules. Then our team of technicians will come in to install and test the system.
We’ve helped dozens of companies throughout Maryland install and maintain their cellular and public safety DAS equipment. Let us work to help secure your commercial space. Give us a call today at (410) 785-1600 to schedule a consultation.