BDA Installation and Testing Info Rev8-2018.pdf

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems

BDA Installation and Testing Based on NFPA 1221 2016 Ed, Florida Fire Prevention Code - Sixth Edition

NFPA 1221: 9.6.6 Approval and Permit. Plans shall be submitted for approval prior to installation.

At the conclusion of successful acceptance testing, a renewable permit shall be issued for the

“Public Safety Radio Enhancement System” where required by the authority having jurisdiction.

FYI: If work is being completed without submitting plans and without a permit, fees may be doubled.

Radio Signal Strength Tests will test MDFR 450MHz and MDPD 800MHz

The following phases of construction must be completed prior to testing:

Flooring, ceilings, walls, windows and doors including door hardware and door windows Elevators fully operational Construction debris items removed or minimi ed

After the building is dried in, email – MDFRBDAs@miamidade.gov to schedule a “Radio Signal Strength Pre-Acceptance Test” MDFR will confirm a date and time.

Requests for radio signal strength tests submitted before the building is “dried in” will not be granted, and fees may be assessed.

This test will not hold up a TC , a successful signal strength test will clear you for a C Final Fire.

MDFR will contact invite Miami Dade Police Dept., to test the 00Mh Please email MDFRBDAs@miamidade.gov a PDF of the plans, a general layout of the building .

You must provide a Miami Dade County Master Permit Number to schedule a Pre-Acceptance Radio Signal Strength Test.

Miami Dade County Permit Numbers start with the year the permit was applied for, then 6 numbers after- i.e.: 2016-123456

Information Needed to Schedule Pre-Acceptance Test :

When requesting a radio signal strength pre-acceptance test, please include this information:

Miami-Dade County Master Permit No. __________________________ Project Name: ________________________________________________ Project Address: ______________________________________________ n-Site Contact nformation: _________________________________ ow Many as applicable, please specify N A when N T applicable :

Floors: _____ Stairwells: _____ Elevators: _____ arage No. of Floors : _____ Roof Access: _____ Emergency Command Center: _____ Pump Room: _____ Sprin ler Sect. alve ocation: _____ Standpipe Cabinets: _____

N TE: BDA Signal Strength Testing inspections are charged a Special Request nspection SR fee of 460.00.

MDFR will schedule this inspection for you. The aforementioned SR fee will be applied to your master permit after the Pre-Acceptance test. Please provide the permit number as soon as possible to avoid any cancellations.

MDFR will need on-site personnel with access to all areas doors elevators. These individuals must be familiar with the building s interior floor plan. Please supply site personnel with the appropriate and necessary ey Access Card s .

Scheduling Radio Signal Strength Pre-Acceptance Test:

MDC Permit Application:

http: www.miamidade.gov permits library building-permit.pdf Building Permit Selection Menu:

http: egvsys.miamidade.gov:160 WWWSER ggvt bn aw960.dia MDFR Schedule Fire Final nspection:

http: www .miamidade.gov apps rer BN 2 BN M 015.aspx

When installing the BDA: ave the installing company submit plans to the Fire Department via the Building Department Plans Processing Center, 11 05 Coral Way, Miami, 331 5.

Follow the mdfr-bda-plans-processing-guide-sheet”, to help ensure the plans have all necessary information needed, to be approved .

If a BDA System is Needed:

Relevant Links:

pon the request of testing team, the system is turned on, testing begins.

f there are any problems questions concerns, we will address them at that time with the BDA Contractor.

Final fire approved, the permit is signed you are eligible for your C .

After the acceptance test is complete and approved, you must schedule a final fire inspection for your category 0040 BDA . Per NFPA 1 1:11.10 , NFPA 2 2:24.9 and NFPA 1221 1221:9.6 Requirements.

ave approved plans and permit on-site ave BDA nstallation Company and Fire Alarm Company Present

The “Category 0040” is assigned to the plans when the plans are submitted, registered, and the application is filled out at the Building Department Plans Processing Center, 11 05 Coral Way, Miami F 331 5.

nce the BDA Plans are approved, pay the cashier, retrieve your plans, print permit card.

nstall BDA System per approved plans nce the BDA System is installed, email – MDFRBDAs@miamidade.gov to schedule a “BDA-Signal Strength Acceptance Test”.

MDFR will confirm the date and time.

MDFR will contact invite Miami Dade Police Dept., to test the 00Mh Please email MDFRBDAs@miamidade.gov a PDF of the plans, a general layout of the building .

When requesting a radio signal strength acceptance test, please include this information:

Miami-Dade County Master Permit No. __________________________ Project Name: ________________________________________________ Project Address: ______________________________________________ n-Site Contact nformation: _________________________________ ow Many as applicable, please specify N A when N T applicable :

Floors: _____ Stairwells: _____ Elevators: _____ arage No. of Floors : _____ Roof Access: _____ Emergency Command Center: _____ Pump Room: _____ Sprin ler Sect. alve ocation: _____ Standpipe Cabinets: _____

The installing contractor company must be on site with plans and permit.

BDA System is off.

Scheduling Radio Signal Strength Acceptance Test:

N TE: BDA Signal Strength Testing inspections are charged a Special Request nspection SR fee of 460.00.

MDFR will schedule this inspection for you. The aforementioned SR fee will be applied to your BDA 04 permit after the Acceptance test. Please provide the permit number as soon as possible to avoid any cancellations.

MDFR will need on-site personnel with access to all areas doors elevators. These individuals must be familiar with the building s interior floor plan. Please supply site personnel with the appropriate and necessary ey Access Card s .

The Day of Acceptance Test: