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SECTION 27 5319
EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM
(BDA SYSTEM)
(PART OF TRADE BID 260000)
PART 1 - GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 FILED SUB-SUB BID REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 1
1.3 SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 1
1.4 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ....................................................................................... 2
1.5 DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 3
1.7 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 4
PART 2 - PRODUCTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................... 5
2.2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 6
PART 3 - EXECUTION .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 GROUNDING PROCEDURE .................................................................................................... 8
3.3 CABLE AND CONDUIT ............................................................................................................ 9
3.4 ACCEPTANCE TESTING ......................................................................................................... 9
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SECTION 27 5319
EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM
(BDA SYSTEM)
(PART OF TRADE BID 260000)
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Attention is directed to the CONTRACT AND GENERAL CONDITIONS and all sections within
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS which are hereby made a part of this section of the
Specifications.
B. Examine all other sections of the specifications for requirements that affect work of this section
whether or not such work is specifically mentioned in this section.
C. Coordinate work with that of all other trades affecting, or affected by work of this section.
Cooperate with such trades to assure the steady progress of all work under the Contract.
1.2 SUB-SUB BID REQUIREMENTS
A. SUB-SUB-BID REQUIRING A PARAGRAPH “E” LISTING on the FORM FOR SUB-BID required
per M.G.L. Chapter 149 Section 44A to 44L, as amended to date. The Electrical Subcontractor
will be responsible for all related building preparation and coordination as required, see
specification for additional Paragraph “E” Listing requirements of the BDA System SubContractor,
and coordination of responsibilities.
B. Section 27 5319 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM (BDA
SYSTEM) shall be a Filed Sub-Sub Bid of Section 26 0000 ELECTRICAL, requiring a Paragraph
“E” Listing on the FORM FOR SUB-BID.
1.3 SUMMARY
A. This specification describes the criteria for deploying an Emergency Responder Radio Signal
Amplification System (BDA System). The BDA components specified in this document include:
Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDA), Donor Antennas, Coverage Antennas, Coax Cable, Coax
Connectors, Splitters, Combiners and Couplers. These devices shall be used as part of a system,
by the BDA integrator, experienced with designing projects for in-building, public safety, 2-way
radio systems.
B. Provide pre-test to determine coverage.
C. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 27, Section 27 0000 COMMUNICATIONS CABLING.
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1.4 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
A. ACG: Automatic Gain Control
B. AHJ: Authority Having Jurisdiction
C. ATP: Acceptance Test Plan
D. BDA: Bi-Direction Amplifier
E. BOM: Bill-of-Material
F. DAS: Distributed Antenna System
G. EBS: Educational Broadband Service
H. ESMR: Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio
I. FCC: Federal Communications Commission
J. GUI: Graphical User Interface
K. LMR: Land Mobile Radio
L. MTBF: Mean Time Between Failure
M. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
N. NMS: Network Management System
O. PSN: Public Safety Network
P. RoF: Radio-over-Fiber
Q. RSL: Received Signal Level
R. SMR: Specialized Mobile Radio
S. SMS: Short Message Service
T. SNIR: Signal-to-Noise Interference Ratio
U. SOW: Statement of Work
V. VSWR: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
1.5 DEFINITIONS
A. Acceptance: Expressed approval by the AHJ and owners representative
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1.6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A. The building shall be both pre and post tested for Fire and Police departments radio signal
strength. A test shall be scheduled with the Fire and Police Departments. Any expense incurred
by the test shall be the responsibility of the BDA System SubContractor.
B. A site survey to determine the RF signal strength on or near the building grounds to determine
the level of amplification necessary to provide clear and reliable radio communications over 95%
of the overall area inside the building will be required, and 100% of critical areas as defined in the
code is required.
C. The Fire and Police Departments radio test shall check the signal reception in several locations
on the floor area. Signal strength shall be for clear reception throughout the building utilizing the
type of hand held radio unit that is used by the Fire and Police Department. Quantity of test
locations shall be determined and conducted by the local department representative. Each floor
of the building shall be divided into a grid of approximately twenty (20) equal areas. A maximum
of one (1) area will be allowed to fail the test per floor. A spot located approximately in the center
of a grid area will be selected for the test. Once the spot has been selected, prospecting for a
better spot within the grid area will not be permitted. Field strength testing instruments are to be
recently calibrated (1 year) and of the frequency selective type incorporating a flexible antenna
similar to the ones used on the hand held transceivers.
D. Required Signal Levels:
1. Signal strength shall be for clear reception throughout the building utilizing hand held radio
units of the type(s), which are used by the Fire/Police Department. Signal strength testing
shall follow TSB-88 standards using delivered audio quality measurements (DAQ).
2. A minimum signal strength of –95 dBm (DAQ4) shall be available on over 95% of the floor
area required to be covered when transmitted from the fire department.
3. A minimum signal strength of –95 dBm (DAQ4) shall be received at the fire department
system from over 95% of the floor area required to be covered.
E. Required Broadcasting Frequency:
1. Frequency to be compatible with Fire, Police Department, and Yarmouth Facilities
equipment.
2. The building owner will be responsible for keeping the operational frequencies of the BDA
compatible with the Fire and Police Departments radio system.
F. It is the responsibility of the BDA System SubContractor to coordinate with the Town and provide
the required Police and Fire frequencies. Frequencies include Police, Fire, and Yarmouth
Facilities.
G. Emergency Responder Radio Signal Amplification System (BDA System)
1. Provide an in-building radio signal amplification system to provide complete coverage in
the building for the public safety agencies as required by the local fire department and other
agencies and authorities having jurisdiction. System users shall receive and transmit radio
broadcasts from their portable radio units within the building. This shall be accomplished
utilizing the following components:
a. Bi-Directional Amplifiers (Signal Boosters)
b. Plenum rated Coaxial Cable
c. Antennas
d. Cable taps
e. Connectors
f. Power dividers
g. Other components and interconnecting circuitry as required.
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2. The system shall comply with the requirements UL2524 In-Building 2-Way Emergency
Radio Communication Enhancement systems, NFPA 72 2013 Edition, NFPA 1221 2016
Edition and IFC 2015, as referenced.
3. The entire system shall meet the requirements of the Fire Department, the Building
Department and all other agencies and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
4. The work in this section shall include the responsibility for all permit requirements with the
AHJ. Where filings require engineer’s signature, documents shall be submitted for his or
her review and signature. This responsibility shall include furnishing of required quantities
of floor plans, descriptive notes and/or specifications, wiring diagrams, shop drawings and
amendment forms.
5. Early completion of the in-building emergency radio communication enhancement system
will be required as to permit a Certificate of Occupancy to be obtained in a timely manner
6. Any permits necessary for the installation of the work shall be obtained prior to the
commencement of the work. All permit costs and inspection fees shall be included
7. The in-building emergency radio communication enhancement system shall use a UL2524
Listed, NFPA 72, NFPA 1221 and IFC 2018 compliant signal booster or approved equal.
1.7 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. In-building radio signal amplification systems for emergency responders are an integral
component of the life safety equipment of a building or structure. The primary function is to provide
reliable emergency responder communications at the required signal strength within the specified
areas.
B. Critical Areas such as emergency command center, fire pump room, exit stairs, exit
passageways, elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, sprinkler sectional valve locations and similar
critical areas shall be provided with 100% floor area radio coverage.
C. General building areas shall be provided with 95% radio coverage, or as specified by AHJ.
1. The In-building emergency radio communication enhancement systems must provide the
following signal strengths:
a. Downlink - Minimum signal strength of -95 dBm throughout the coverage area.
b. Uplink - Minimum signal strength of -95 dBm received at the AHJ Radio System.
c. OR As otherwise required by the AHJ
2. The system shall be complete with all components and wiring required for compliance with
all applicable codes and regulations, and for its operations described hereinafter.
3. An approved manufacturer or a qualified and approved vendor shall supply, test and
determine locations of components which are required for proper operation as well as to
supply, install, test and certify the performance of the complete system. Vendor
qualifications must be acceptable to the AHJ.
4. Design may include iBwave software-simulated radio propagation modeling with heat
maps showing predicted signal coverage levels within the building. The iBWave design
shall be done by iBWave certified personnel.
5. All tests shall be conducted, documented, and signed by a person in possession of an FCC
General Radio Telephone Operators License. All testing personnel shall be certified and
authorized by the signal booster manufacturer in the installation and operation of their
equipment. Personnel qualifications must be acceptable to the AHJ.
6. The system design shall be based on the Radio Solutions, Inc (Norwell, MA) line of Public
Safety Signal Boosters UL2524, NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, IFC and FCC certified to establish
standards of quality for materials and performance. The naming of a specific manufacturer
or a catalog number does not waiver any requirement or performance of individual
components described in the specifications.
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7. Assembly and installation of all components of the Emergency Responder Radio
Communication Enhancement System shall comply with all applicable sections of the
National Electrical Code.
8. Survivability from attack by fire shall meet requirements of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, IFC or
as required by the local jurisdiction.
9. The system must comply with all applicable sections of the FCC rules. Signal booster shall
have FCC certification prior to installation.
10. Antenna isolation shall be maintained between the donor antenna and all inside antennas
(D.A.S.) to a minimum of 20dB under all operating conditions
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. The system specified shall be based upon Radio Solutions, Inc (Norwell, MA) line of Public Safety
UL2524 Listed and NFPA72, NFPA 1221, IFC compliant signal boosters
B. The signal booster shall be a Class B Public Safety type as designated by the FCC or as required
by the AHJ.
C. The secondary power supplies, battery chargers and system monitoring shall be fully compliant
with NFPA 72, NFPA 1221 and IFC. The signal booster shall have both the primary and the
secondary power supplies within a waterproof, type-4 approved enclosure.
D. All signal boosters and other active system components must have FCC certification prior to
installation. The equipment FCC ID must be shown on the product datasheets and technical
submittals. The ID must also be displayed on the product as required by the FCC.
E. The signal booster shall be pre-set by the equipment manufacturer for the frequencies specified
by the AHJ. Field tuning of RF filters and duplexers is not allowed.
F. UHF and VHF signal boosters shall be band selective type with a maximum 3dB channel
bandwidth of 200KHz (Fc +/- 100KHz) per band. Non-selective wide-band signal boosters shall
not be accepted, unless required to cover multiple channels within the same band.
G. Signal Boosters shall have oscillation suppression circuitry to protect the public safety radio
system in case of system malfunction or other causes. The oscillation suppression circuit shall
not disable the system operation. Systems that automatically disable the signal booster upon
oscillation detection shall not be allowed.
H. Signal Boosters shall have uplink noise suppression function to eliminate uplink noise while in
standby (i.e. no radio transmission from within a building). Systems that produce any measurable
level of uplink noise while in standby shall not be allowed.
I. Signal Booster gain shall be rated at minimum of 80dB and the gain shall be adjustable in a
minimum of 30dB range. System gain shall be set and documented at the time of the final system
test.
J. Maximum Propagation delay of the signal booster system shall be the lesser of 14μs
(microseconds) or as specified by AHJ.
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K. The signal booster system shall include built-in automatic supervision of malfunctions of the signal
booster and battery system as per NFPA 1221 NFPA 72 and IFC. Non-OEM equipment add-ons
and modifications to comply with this specification shall not be allowed.
L. A dedicated supervised monitoring panel shall be provided within the emergency command
center next to the fire alarm panel / annunciator or other location as designated by AHJ to
annunciate the status of all signal booster locations. The monitoring panel shall provide visual
and labeled indication of the following for each signal booster:
1. Normal AC power
2. Signal booster trouble
3. Antenna Failure
4. Loss of normal AC power
5. Failure of battery charger
6. Low battery capacity
M. The vendor shall verify the system monitoring requirements and the required annunciator location
with the AHJ prior to system installation. System monitoring shall be fully compliant with the AHJ
requirements.
N. Non-OEM External filters, duplexers, power supplies or other non-OEM additions or modifications
of the original equipment shall not be allowed.
O. All signal booster components shall be contained in a type-4 approved and listed waterproof
enclosure. All enclosures shall be painted red with external labeling as required by the AHJ.
2.2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Installation of all components of the Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement
System shall comply with all applicable sections of the National Electrical Code NFPA-70, NFPA-
72, NFPA 1221, IFC and / or as required by the local AHJ.
B. At least 2 independent and reliable power supplies shall be provided as specified in NFPA 72,
NFPA 1221 and IFC.
C. The primary power source shall be supplied from a dedicated twenty (20) ampere branch circuit
and comply with NFPA-70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 72 and NFPA 1221 2016 edition.
D. The signal booster shall be equipped with a secondary source of power. The secondary source
of power shall be a battery system with a dedicated battery charger powered by a separate,
dedicated twenty (20) ampere branch circuit. The secondary power supply shall power on
automatically when the primary power source is lost. The secondary source of power shall be
capable of operating the emergency responder radio coverage enhancement system for a period
of at least 24 hours. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external
power input. Battery charger and all other electronic components must be fully enclosed in a
waterproof Type-4 approved enclosure. Batteries shall be enclosed in a separate, vented Type-
3R or Type-4 approved enclosure. External UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supplies) are not
acceptable.
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E. The signal booster shall be designed to allow continued operation in adverse environmental
conditions, such as high temperatures in the event heat from a nearby fire, water spray, voltage
fluctuations or other abnormal conditions that may occur during an emergency. Circuits that
intentionally disable the signal booster in such situations (i.e. under/over voltage, over/under
current, over/under temperature, etc.) are not acceptable, unless required for FCC regulatory or
safety compliance. It is the purpose of this specification to assure the maximum possible level of
communications to public safety personnel depending upon the signal booster, even to the extent
of damaging the signal booster, as long as some communications benefit can be provided during
the emergency.
F. External UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supplies) are not acceptable
G. The power supply system design shall be such that neither the failure of the normal power source,
the transfer to an emergency source, nor the re-transfer to the normal source shall cause an
interruption or change in system status.
H. The amplifier shall be housed in a room or other suitable space as approved by the Engineer or
Architect, or where specifically shown on the drawing.
I. Radiating cable, if used, shall be run without conduit. All other cable can be run in conduit if
required for mechanical protection of the cable, or where specified by the electrical engineer.
J. RF Coaxial Cable shall be a fire-resistant, low-smoke type, U.L. classified as plenum. The
classification shall be clearly marked on the outer surface of the cable regular intervals.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. The BDA System SubContractor shall install the BDA in accordance with the integrator’s
instructions and recommendations.
B. Installation shall include the delivery, unloading, setting in place, fastening to walls, floors, ceiling,
or other structures and where required, penetration fire-stop, interconnecting wiring of the system
components, equipment alignment and adjustments, and all other work whether or not expressly
required herein which is necessary to result in complete operational system.
C. All installation practices shall be in accordance with, but not limited to, these specifications and
drawings. Installation shall be performed in accordance with the applicable standards,
requirements and recommendations of National, State, and Local Authorities having jurisdiction.
All distributed antenna cables shall be installed such that the cables are straight as possible.
D. During the installation, and up to the date of final acceptance, the integrator shall be under
obligation to protect his finished and unfinished work against damage and loss. In the event of
such damage or loss, he shall replace or repair such work at no cost to the owner.
E. All equipment shall be properly mounted on equipment racks or walls and secured in place. Wall
mounted equipment shall be mounted over a ½ in. plywood securely attached to the wall.
F. Cables shall be properly supported with dedicated hangers or brackets. Cable trays shall be used
only if they are dedicated low voltage trays and only with approval from the owner.
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G. Fastenings and supports shall be adequate to support their loads with a safety factor of at least
three.
H. All boxes, equipment, etc. shall be secured plumb, level and square.
I. In the installation of equipment and cable, consideration shall be given to operational efficiency
and overall aesthetic factors. Antennas shall be centered and in-line with other ceiling mounted
devices
J. All cables, regardless of length, shall be marked with cable markers reading “Public Safety Radio”,
at regular intervals but not less than every 30 ft. There shall be no unmarked cables at any place
in the system. In addition, markings codes at each end of the cables and patch panels shall
correspond to codes shown on drawings and/or run sheets.
K. All cables the integrator installs must be handled in accordance with the manufacturers
guidelines. Transmission line cables have minimum bending radius specifications that shall be
followed. In the event a cable is kinked or bent excessively during installation that section of cable
cannot be used, even if subsequently straightened. The damaged area of the cable shall be
removed and a new section installed using correct splice methods. Ultimately the cable must pass
the testing and meet the manufacturers requirements
L. Radio communications cabling shall not be grouped with electrical cabling. It can only share
sleeves and raceways with other low voltage data and communications cables.
M. Connection between cables and other antenna components shall use N-Type premium
connectors. No splicing is permitted.
N. All power dividers shall be securely mounted in place by bolting the mount to a solid surface or
securing each by suspension on the cables within 4 inches of each connector termination at the
power divider. The transmission lines connecting to the device shall be routed in the shortest
possible path.
3.2 GROUNDING PROCEDURE
A. In order to minimize problems resulting from improper grounding, and to achieve maximum signal-
to-noise ratios, the following grounding procedures shall be adhered to:
B. System Ground: A signal primary “system ground” shall be established for the system. All
grounding conductors in that area shall connect to this primary system ground. The system
ground shall consist of a copper bar of sufficient size to accommodate all secondary ground
conductors. An extension of the ground shall connect to the buildings lightning protection system
per the direction of the on-site electrical engineer.
C. A copper conductor, having a maximum of 0.1 Ohms total resistance, shall connect the primary
system ground bar to the primary system ground ring.
D. Secondary system grounding conductors shall be provided from all racks, radio consoles, and
undergrounded radio equipment in each area, to the primary system grounding point for the area.
Each of these grounding conductors shall have a maximum of 0.1 Ohms total resistance.
E. Under no conditions shall the AC neutral conductor, either in the power panel or in receptacle
outlets, be used for a BDA system ground.
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F. Radio cable Shields: All radio cable shields shall be grounded at both ends.
G. General: Because of the great number of possible variations in grounding systems, it shall be the
responsibility of the installer to follow good engineering practice, as outlined above, and to deviate
from these practices only when necessary to minimize crosstalk and to maximize signal to- noise
ratios and reduce interference in the radio systems.
3.3 CABLE AND CONDUIT
A. Note the following circuitry requirements:
1. Conduit intended for use with the firefighter’s communication bi-directional radio amplifier
system shall be steel electric metallic tubing (EMT), except as follows:
a. It shall be galvanized steel intermediate conduit where mounted within 8 ft.-0 in. of
the floor in mechanical spaces or otherwise exposed to mechanical damage, or
where intended for embedment in concrete.
b. It shall be galvanized steel intermediate conduit if local authorities prohibit use of
EMT.
c. It shall be rigid galvanized steel conduit for the power supply to the central equipment
and to all outlying equipment cabinets requiring a 120-volt or 120/208- volt supply.
2. Where wires and cables are permitted to be run without conduit, they shall be
independently supported from the building structure or ceiling suspension systems at
intervals not exceeding four feet on center, utilizing cable supports specifically approved
for the purpose. Wires and cables shall not rest on or depend on support from suspended
ceiling media (tiles, lath, plaster, as well as splines, runners or bars in the plane of the
ceiling), nor shall they be supported from pipes, ducts or conduits. Bundling and/or
supporting ties shall be of a type suitable for sue in a ceiling air handling plenum regardless
of whether or not installed in a plenum.
3. Cables shall be tagged or labeled at each termination point and in each intermediate
junction box, pull box or cabinet through which they pass, as well as intervals not exceeding
50 feet on centers where cables are run without conduit.
4. Comply with applicable building and electrical code requirements for locating and routing
circuitry, for installing circuitry, and for fire stopping.
5. The covers of all dedicated junction, pull boxes shall be painted red and labeled “Fire Dept.
Radio System”. Junction and pull boxes will not be shared with other systems.
6. Cables other than radiating coaxial cables shall be run in conduit where indicated by the
Engineer. Where not indicated, cable shall be installed per manufacturer’s
recommendation. Conduit shall be electric metallic or threaded conduit subject to the
restrictions specified elsewhere for light and power circuitry.
7. Radiating coaxial cables shall be run without conduit. Where installed in a plenum type
ceiling cable insulation shall be of a fire-resistant low-smoke producing type, with a
minimum rating of CATVR. This classification shall be clearly marked on the outer surface
of the cable at regular intervals.
3.4 ACCEPTANCE TESTING
A. Acceptance and Test Procedures
1. Acceptance testing for an in-building radio system is required upon completion of
installation.
2. The coverage testing shall be done in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code, 2013 edition, and as required by the local AHJ
3. All tests shall be conducted, documented, and signed by a person in possession of a
current FCC General Radio Operator License.
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4. All test records along with system diagrams, equipment specifications, user manuals, RF
link budget calculations, battery backup calculation and other design data shall be
submitted upon completion of the project.
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