Please provide the following for the ERRCS Plan Submittal Process:
1. Submit completed design and plan set in digital format to the assigned SharePoint folder for approval.
- See OCSD GUIDELINES APPENDIX A for minimum design requirements.
- See OCSD GUIDELINES APPENDIX B for submittal format requirements.
- NOTE: Local ordinance will determine whether contractor is to submit to local jurisdiction or OCSD/COMM at this point.
- Submittal must be compliant with the local Fire Jurisdiction and planning department’s requirements and at minimum shall be based on Architectural size D (36” x 24”) building prints (in PDF) and must include:
- Site Address
- Building number assigned to project (if available)
- Description of building (number of floors above/below grade, type of construction)
- Proposed location of all powered system equipment within structure
- BDA type, model#, (SN# if available)
- BDA FCC ID# (Type Acceptancy Approval for the device)
- Customer contact (name, tel., address)
- Contractor contact (name, tel., address)
- Proposed operational configuration (Class A or Channelized Class B)
- Full materials list
- Schematic (Riser) drawing of system including
- Up and down link power projections at all junctions
- All building floors/levels including those without system components
- Floor plans for all floors (including those without BDA components)
- Exterior elevations for all exposures
- Proposed heat maps (typ. IBWAVE or RANPLAN) for all floors
- Manufacturer’s data sheets for all components except small hardware
- Proposed project completion date
- Project Name, Site Address and case number.
2. OCSD will review design to determine acceptability for operation within the Countywide Coordinated Communications System and any requirements for modification or correction. Once accepted, a letter of approval will be provided by OCSD. Construction may not commence until receipt of approval. Additional permits may be required by the AHJ for each project.
3. If the AHJ or local planning department require a hard copy of design stamped, you may drop off and pick up sets at our Service Desk:
OCSD Technology Center
1382 Bell Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
4. On completion of construction, the contractor is to request via e-mail to OCSD for a unique Site ID and FCC Registration Number. This submittal shall contain the following as-built details:
- BDA location within building (Floor & Room #).
- BDA type, model# and Serial Number(s) of all active components.
- On-site customer contact available 24/7 to provide access to all equipment (building owner/manager, name, telephone number, address, email).
- Installation Contractor contact (name, telephone number, address, email).
- Actual operational configuration (Class A or B) including number of filters and bandwidth(s) used in 700/800MHz.
- Phone number of line used for auto dialer.
- Digital images of system installation showing:
- Amplifier(s) (all)
- Power Supply
- AC Service Disconnect(s)
- Auto Dialer
- Donor Antenna(s) showing LOS path to Donor Site(s)
- Required labeling (image must be readable)
- Final As-Built documents.
- Full plan and materials submittals with any changes or variances noted.
NOTE: Items a-g are to be listed on a single page, or as email content. The images required in item h are not to be used to provide the required information, only as visual verification.
(Note: please allow a minimum of 3-5 working days for grant of Site ID and FCC Registration Number.)
5. On acceptance of the submittal, OCSD will issue the ORANGE COUNTY SITE ID and FCC Site Registration Number. The BDA auto dialer will be programmed by the contractor or third-party technician with the assigned ORANGE COUNTY SITE ID to call the County paging system and demonstrate operation with OCSD Communications staff. No Approval to Operate will be granted without successful completion of this test.
NOTE: New systems shall not be enabled without prior coordination with OCSD/COMM System Watch (714) 628-7020. NO EXCEPTIONS!
See GUIDELINES APPENDIX D for details on proper configuration and testing of the auto-dialer.
6. For final approval, a third-party evaluation and report must be submitted to OCSD and the Fire Agency having jurisdiction.
Test and report requirements are described in GUIDELINES APPENDIX E
Test date is to be coordinated in advance with both the Fire Agency having jurisdiction and OCSD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
The Third Party Test is to be performed by an FCC licensed General Radio Telephone Operator (GROL) who is qualified and certified to inspect BDA installations to ensure compliance with operational specifications as called out in CFR 47, Part 90 §90.219. Proof of FCC license and ERRCS training must be included with the report.
In order to assure that the portable devices used to perform DAQ (voice quality) testing most closely match the performance of units used by agencies operating on the OC CCCS OCSD Technology Division provides test kits consisting of two Motorola portable radios for loan to testing agencies on a 48 hour basis. These units can be secured by contacting our Service Desk (714 704-7999) and requesting the “BDA test radio Kit” for loan.
7. On review and acceptance of the Third-Party Test Report and As-Built documents OCSD will provide written confirmation and approval to operate the ERRCS system. This approval is valid for one year from grant date and must be renewed by receipt of a compliant annual review from a qualified Third-Party testing agent.
8. Make and store copies on site as shown in GUIDELINES Appendix C Section 11.
