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Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 15.24 — FIRE CODE

Foster City Municipal Code § 5.10 Fire Code

Foster City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Foster City

Cite as: Foster City Municipal Code § 5.10 · Text as of 2026-10-05

5.10.4.2 System Design.

The in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.10 and NFPA 1225.

Section 510.4.2.9, UL Certification. Added.

510.4.2.9 UL Certification. New ERCES systems shall be UL-Certified. A Certificate of Completion and other documentation as listed in NFPA 72 shall be provided for all new fire alarm system installations. It is the responsibility of the building owner or owner’s representative to obtain and maintain a current and valid Certificate.

Section 510.4.2.10, Power Switch. Added.

510.4.2.10 Power Switch. A keyed power switch shall be installed in the system allowing for power to the system to be easily turned on or off. The default condition will be for the system to be off unless otherwise specified by the inspector during the final inspection.

Section 510.3.2-510.5.3.3, Minimum Qualifications of Personnel. Added.

510.5.3 Minimum qualifications of personnel.

510.5.3.1 Designers. The minimum qualifications of the system designer for both new and existing buildings shall be all of the following:

  1. A valid FCC issued general radio operator’s license.

  2. Certification of in building system training issued by an approved organization or approved school, or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed.

  3. Certification by a nationally recognized testing or certification agency (For example, NICET).

510.5.3.2 Installing personnel. Installation of approved ERRC systems shall be conducted by a State Licensed C-7, C-10, or C-16 contractor.

510.5.3.3 Testing personnel. For system acceptance and annual testing, personnel shall be certified by a professional certification agency approved by the authority having jurisdiction (IEEE, NICET, etc.).

Section 510.5.3.3, Test Specification. Added.

510.5.3.3 Test bands and frequencies. Acceptance and annual testing of ERRC systems shall incorporate all bands and frequencies accounted for in the design of the system.

(Ord. 697 § 8, 2025)

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