This is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation on improving in-building coverage with the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC).

In Part 1 we hear about the 3 pillars of in-building public safety communications: 1) mobile 911 calls must get out with location accuracy; 2) mobile mass notifications must reach building occupants; 3) first responder communications must work.

We also learn more about the specific codes and requirements building owners must comply with, who's responsibility it is to ensure these codes are complied with, and who's paying for these in-building emergency responder radio systems, also known as emergency responder communications enhancement systems (ERCES).

We're joined by Dennis J. Burns, Director of Public Safety at ADRF and the President of the Safer Buildings Coalition Board of Directors.