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"Beyond Code Requirements: How Distributed Antenna Systems are Critical to Building Operations"
Author: David Glenn
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: November/December 2019

Facilities management (FM) must understand the importance of distributed antenna systems (DAS). Even among some professionals, incorrect terminology and questions abound about DAS. The topic mainly comes up during initial scope discussions for qualifications and proposals for new construction or major renovation projects, but it may be revisited at any time during a project—and hopefully before construction begins! There are really two distinct purposes for DAS, although they are often mistakenly linked in discussions. One is for cell phones, and the other is for public safety communications, such as police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS). These first responders use licensed-frequency radios that are in many cases similar to radios used by FM, campus security, housekeeping, and engineering professionals.

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