Fresno Fire Department

Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) Testing

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In accordance with local and state fire regulations, certain entities are required to perform annual ERRC testing on their property.  The legal requirements for this test are not provided on this page but can be found on various government websites such as those of the State of California Fire Marshall and the Fresno Fire Department.

If you have been notified by the Fire Department that your building requires an ERRC inspection, you must coordinate this inspection with the City’s RF (Radio Frequency) Communications Division.  This will ensure the correct channels are tested and the appropriate certificates are issued, as required by the Federal Communications Commission and the Fire Department.  Please note, the City’s RF Communications team does not assist with any ERRC testing or inspections unless you have been specifically required by the Fire Department to conduct testing for compliance purposes.

Complete the form below with all of the information requested as incomplete submissions will not be processed.  You are advised to lodge your request at least 45 days in advance.

ERRC Test Booking Request Form

Site Particulars

Property / Site Owner’s Particulars

Owner’s Address
Owner’s Address
City
State
ZIP Code

Inspecting Company Particulars

Company Address
Company Address
City
State
ZIP Code

Additional Information

Must match this reference: F2X-XXXXX (where X is a digit from 0-9)
Upload architectural drawings of the building to be tested. Uploaded files MUST include all grids to be tested AND all critial test points. Incomplete submissions will result in delays. YOU MUST INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION AS REQUESTED.

Maximum file size: 10MB

ERRC Testing Conditions and Guidelines

  1. 1. It is the testing contractor’s responsibility to ensure they arrive at the test site early enough in order to begin testing at the scheduled time.
  2. 2. If the testing contractor is unable to begin testing at the scheduled time, the test(s) may be cancelled for the day.
  3. 3. It is the testing contractor’s responsibility to ensure they have the authority and ability to physically access the buildings or structures being tested.
  4. 4. It is the testing contractor’s responsibility to ensure that any staff who are performing the test(s) are trained and qualified to do so.
  5. 5. City of Fresno staff are unable to provide any testing advice or equipment including cables, antennas, etc.
  6. 6. City of Fresno staff are unable to assist with operating any test equipment or providing support for any equipment.
  7. 7. City of Fresno staff will be present only to facilitate testing by providing uplink signal strength readings and ensuring channels being tested are transmitting for downlink testing.
  8. 8. Testing shall comply with the State of California Fire Marshal’s regulations, which mandate both uplink and downlink tests.
  9. 9. It is a violation of Federal Law to operate or cause to operate any radio frequency amplification equipment (BDA) without a valid Authority to Operate (ATO) issued by the City.
I have read, acknowledged, and accepted these guidelines.