Sacramento Metro Fire Standard 32 at a glance
| Radio system | Sacramento Regional Radio Communications System (SRRCS), 700/800 MHz P25, operated by County of Sacramento DTECH |
|---|---|
| Approvals | Written SRRCS approval to construct and to operate (valid one year, extended by compliant annual review) |
| Signal / quality | −95 dBm downlink in 95% of grids; DAQ 3.4 in 95% of grids and all critical areas |
| Gain | Total uplink gain 75 dB max without approval; idle uplink limits scale with donor distance |
| Designer / installer | FCC GROL, manufacturer training, design-software training, California C-7 or C-10 license |
| Acceptance test | Third-party tester with GROL, approved by SRRCS, unrelated to the contractor |
| Annual test | Report from the previous 13 months, by an SRRCS-approved agent, filed with the Fire Marshal and SRRCS |
Source: Sacramento Metro Fire FPS 32 (effective 7/10/2025).1 FPS 32 cites the 2022 CFC and NFPA 1221; confirm any updates under the 2025 CFC.
How we help in Sacramento
We design to FPS 32 and SRRCS gain and isolation limits, and prepare the documentation SRRCS reviews before approval to construct.
Frequently asked questions
Who must approve an ERRCS in Sacramento Metro Fire’s area?
Both the fire authority and SRRCS (the FCC license holder), which issues written approvals to construct and to operate.
What contractor license is required?
FPS 32 calls for a valid California C-7 or C-10 license for designers and installers.
References
- Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District — Fire Prevention Standard 32 (effective 7/10/2025). metrofire.ca.gov
- 2025 California Fire Code, Section 510. gocodebook.com
General information, not a substitute for your AHJ’s current requirements or a project-specific design. Local standards change; confirm with the fire code official.