Emergency Responder Radio Coverage

Image of a radio unit that helps emergency responders communicate better in areas where signals are weak. It boosts radio coverage, making sure firefighters, police, and paramedics can talk to each other during emergencies.

The system shall meet any requirement outlined in the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board Standard 1.8.1 for Bi-Directional Amplifier Systems, which includes review by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division, the ARMER sub-system administrator for Hennepin County.

Submittal Requirements

  • Floor plans showing the proposed system design that is fully dimensioned and to scale

  • Calculation sheets for battery backup

  • Manufacturer’s data sheets shall be provided for all equipment

  • Designers name, business name, contact information

  • Copies of all testing data, including the floor plans that show test results on a grid of 20 test areas per floor.

  • A copy of an email, stating confirmation of the installed system conforms with the Metro Region ARMER standards

Required Inspections

  • Rough-in

  • Final

Questions

If you have any additional questions, email rogersfd@rogersmn.gov or call 763-428-3500.

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