Coastal Empire Fire & Security, Inc.

When it comes to Emergency Responder Radio Repeater Systems (BDA’s) you don’t know what you need until you test an actual building or perform an IBWave modeled design. To install a full system in a Hotel when only some lower floors need it is dangerous. Conversely, this Dollar General store was less than 2 miles from the Public Safety tower and it required a system because of the type of construction.

Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDA’s) are part of the new life safety requirements in buildings. We have had to put them in buildings as small as a stand alone dollar store. It’s based on radio strength, construction materials and surroundings. Testing a building throughly with the right equipment assures that you don’t pay for a 100% system. A system that is overpowered carries a $100,000 federal fine. Testing each year to adjust to the surroundings is needed to maintain this compliance. CEFS tests with the most advanced equipment that assures the need. Can you imagine a company that uses handheld radios to test? They can cheat and sell you more than you need when nothing is required with the stroke of their pen. We have the honest professional solution to your testing needs. Don’t settle for less.

BDA Testing is more than running around with a radio like most BDA fire alarm companies. We use a multi frequency visual spectrum analyzer that assures all AHJ frequencies are tested in each grid section. This non-fudge system assures the need or passing thresholds required by the code in each area. It helps us design the most complete systems in our market.

Bi-Directional Amplifier rough in. CEFS is on the forefront of this technology.