How do you know if you need a BDA? And better yet, how do you know which Clearwater BDA system providers will do a good job? We have answers to these questions and more!
Your BDA system is like your building’s maestro – silently conducting radio signals where they need to go – even if that means penetrating thick concrete and traversing multiple floors. You see, the problem that emergency communication signals face in a large structure is that two-way radio signals need to be stronger. Couple this issue with the concrete, glass, expansive space, and metal that large buildings are made of, and you have a recipe for failed communication.
Enter DynaFire! We are the Clearwater BDA system providers you need for your office space, residential building, or any other spacious structure that needs Fire & Life Safety protection. But don’t take our word for it – do your research by asking the following questions before making your choice.
What Is A BDA, And Why Do You Need It?
Any company you partner with to design and install a BDA system should be able to easily explain what it is and how it works. We explain it like this – a BDA or bi-directional amplifier system is a series of amplifiers designed to boost a two-way radio signal across the space and construction materials of a large building. Your building needs a BDA system if the signal strength and coverage do not meet minimum requirements.
How Do You Know If You Need A BDA System?
Our team of Clearwater BDA system providers will perform a signal test to determine if your building needs a BDA system. This test (called a radio signal strength survey) simulates the communication that would take place between first responders in an emergency.
The survey must be completed by an FCC GROL-certified BDA technician (like ours at DynaFire) and be evaluated by your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) which will determine if you need a BDA system.
Generally speaking, your emergency signal must have 90% coverage across your building and 99% coverage in critical areas, including fire pump rooms, emergency command centers, exit stairs and passageways, elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, and valve locations.
Which BDA Solutions Company Should You Choose?
You have many choices in Central Florida when it comes to Clearwater BDA system providers. How do you know which will install the highest quality equipment while maintaining a solid relationship with its clients? Go to Google. Check the company’s reviews to see what past clients have said about their experiences. For example, here is our collection of Google reviews, where you can see how much we value our clients and their satisfaction with our services.
Our clients also send in testimonials after particularly wonderful experiences with our technicians. Here’s one we want to share about our BDA technician, Eddie and his Heart For Service on an installation project for a local charter school.
“Someone rarely goes the extra mile nowadays to be extra efficient. I wanted to communicate about a person in your organization who did just that for our company. Your firm did the work on our project Kipp Miami Charter School. We had to install a BDA system and its enclosure.
During this process, Miami Dade Fire requested additional sprinkler heads. Besides the cost, this single process would have entailed a very lengthy process. Your valued team member Eddie Thomas, who was a huge part of the original contract being a success, could provide and discuss with MDF why an additional head was not necessary. He outlined building codes and presented solid bases for his position.
After this conversation, Miami Dade Fire agreed and waived the additional sprinkler. This one item saved Summit a great deal of time and effort. I wanted to thank Eddie for his above-and-beyond efforts to achieve this. Because of people like Eddie, Summit has chosen DynaFire as its go-to sub for fire suppression statewide.”
Way to go, Eddie!
Let DynaFire Meet Your Fire & Life Safety Needs
Stop your search for Clearwater BDA system providers because you’ve found us. Our team goes the extra mile to serve our clients with their BDA system surveys, designs, and installations. We also work with local municipalities to ensure you get the necessary equipment that meets building codes and regulations. Contact us today for your BDA system evaluation.
