OM3 AQUA · Division 27 · New York City
NYC DAS Installation for FDNY ARCS and Cellular Coverage
Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island and every commercial corridor in New York City.
- Cellular coverage scoping
- Public-safety radio requirements
- RF survey and test deliverables
- Riser and equipment-room planning
- Carrier and agency coordination
- Documented closeout
For a New York City commercial building, put the FDNY radio scope and tenant cellular scope on separate lines in the project brief. An ARCS enquiry concerns the city's dedicated Fire Department communications system and its approval process. A cellular enquiry concerns the carriers and occupied areas where mobile service is needed. The two may share construction coordination, but a result on one should not be used to accept the other.
Describe the borough, building type, project stage and the problem that brought the work forward: a design requirement, an agency deficiency, an existing radio system or mobile dead zones. Low Voltage New York scopes the enquiry and matches it with the appropriate partner-contractor scope. Identify the proposed designer, installer and testing team in the bid; verify their qualifications for the assigned work rather than inferring approval from a network listing.
DAS & ERRCS Installation where you are
For work in the five boroughs, use the current code path rather than a generic statewide ERRCS checklist. DOB's February 9, 2024 Buildings Bulletin 2024-001 describes particular alteration triggers, while current ARCS references include BC 916, FC 510 and 3 RCNY 510-01. The FDNY ARCS requirements guide links those official sources and explains company checks. Include building-management access, occupied work windows, riser availability and responsibility for related construction when requesting a commercial estimate.
Commercial locations in this region include Midtown and Hudson Yards office core, Financial District and World Trade Center campus, Downtown Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Confirm the site address, building access and contractor availability when planning the schedule.
What the work includes
Ask each bidder to identify the survey, design, construction and testing work included in its price. A proposal for installing antennas alone is different from one that includes engineering, signal-source coordination, filing and closeout. Name the responsible party for each stage before comparing totals.
The survey brief should distinguish existing conditions from the intended finished building. Record which floors and spaces need testing, whether construction is still changing the layout, and what equipment or carrier criteria the report must address.
- Building address, floor count, approximate area and below-grade spaces
- Cellular carriers or public-safety radio system involved
- Drawings, previous surveys and any agency deficiency
- Riser, ceiling, equipment-room and power access
- Occupied work windows and related construction by others
- Agreed test report, acceptance and maintenance handover
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FAQ
DAS & ERRCS Installation in New York City — Questions
Which NYC commercial projects need an ARCS applicability review?
Have the design professional review new construction, changes of use and alterations against the applicable NYC code and filing. BC 916.3 identifies building categories and exceptions; DOB Bulletin 2024-001 addresses specific alteration cases. The FDNY guide linked on this page provides the official references. A broad label such as major renovation is not a complete determination.
Can a cellular DAS resolve mobile dead zones in an existing Manhattan office?
It may be an appropriate solution, but first identify the affected carriers, rooms and service needs. Ask for a survey and options tied to the existing building, signal source and access. The proposed integrator should explain the required carrier coordination and acceptance method before equipment is selected.
How can I check an FDNY-approved ARCS company?
Use the current list linked from FDNY's ARCS company-approval page, then verify the proposed company's exact legal name and current standing. Identify the testing professional and the required credentials separately. LVNY scopes and matches commercial enquiries; it does not represent itself as an FDNY-approved company.
What belongs in an NYC ARCS contractor's proposal?
Ask for named responsibilities for design, filing, installation, electrical and pathway work, commissioning, acceptance attendance, corrections and maintenance handover. State which documents and existing approvals the price assumes. The proposal should also explain work excluded from the radio contractor's price.
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