Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs)
Clear and reliable emergency communications can be the difference between safety and disaster
Improve Communication Anywhere on Your Property
Eliminate dead spots for communication on your property.
What Are BDAs?
BDA systems are signal-boosting solutions designed to enhance and amplify emergency responder communication signals within buildings. BDAs capture weak signals from an external antenna, amplify them, and rebroadcast the stronger signal inside the building.
Simultaneously, they take internal signals and boost them back to the external network. This bidirectional process ensures seamless communication between emergency responders inside and outside the building.
The result is that critical communication systems remain operational in areas where signals may be weak or obstructed, such as basements, stairwells, or across large facilities.
What Buildings Require a BDA System
For new construction, most city regulations require BDA system surveys to determine whether a BDA system is required. BDAs are essential for buildings and facilities with radio frequency signal challenges, including:
Large Structures – High-rise apartment buildings, hotels, warehouses, shopping malls and large campuses
Key Features of BDAs
Signal Enhancement
Boosts the first responder radio frequency signals across areas with little to no signal.
Public Safety Support
Ensures compliance with Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) codes.
Customizable Solutions
Can be tailored to fit the size, layout, and needs of your building.
Reliable Communication
Reduces dead zones and improves the clarity of communication for first responders.
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Why BDAs Are Important
- Emergency Response: BDAs provide first responders with reliable communication signals, even in areas where radio signals may be obstructed by building materials or dense layouts.
- Compliance: Many jurisdictions require BDAs to meet fire and public safety code regulations, such as the Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC).
- Business Continuity: Enhances cellular coverage for critical systems, ensuring smooth operations even in large or complex facilities.
In 2019, Prestige Alarm™ was one of the first companies to install a next-generation BDA system in Alabama.
According to the 2023 Safecom Nationwide Survey of Public Safety Organizations by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), poor coverage ranks as the first and third (indoor and outdoor, respectively) most common factors affecting emergency communications nationwide. More than 65% of the organizations nationwide reported “some” or “great” as the extent to which poor in-building coverage impacts their communications.
Designing and Installing a BDA System
Design, installation, and configuration by experienced professionals are keys to maximizing the effectiveness of a BDA system. Our Prestige Alarm™ team ensures your BDA system is:
Fully compliant with local, state, and federal codes.
Integrated seamlessly with the rest of your commercial property’s fire and life safety system.
Designed to address your building’s specific needs and complement your existing systems.
Tested and certified to ensure optimal performance.
Contact Us
Prestige Alarm™ is an authorized dealer, installer, and certifier for Honeywell Bi-Directional Amplifiers, one of the industry’s best solutions. Whether you’re interested in BDAs for an existing or potential property, let’s discuss your needs and how our BDA solutions can help keep your commercial space safe.
Don’t wait, contact Prestige Alarm today to upgrade your property’s communication system & ensure seamless communication during emergencies. Call 205-661-4822!
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