Location: Santa Clara, CA
Services: ERRCS Design, Installation, Permitting,Testing, and Ongoing Maintenance
Overview
A large, mission-critical data center campus in Santa Clara, CA—spanning over 500,000 square feet and encompassing three separate facilities—required a fully integrated Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS)to meet evolving fire code compliance, pass inspection, and ensure public safety communications could operate reliably inside dense infrastructure.
The buildings featured heavy-duty construction, dense racking systems, and substantial battery storage—conditions that create a highly RF-challenged environment where standard radio signals cannot penetrate. This presented significant challenges for meeting IFC 510, NFPA 1225, and UL 2524 compliance standards.
Scope of Work
Centerline delivered a complete turnkey ERRCS solution, managing the project from architecture and engineering through permitting, installation, and maintenance.
Key Deliverables:
- Custom ERRCS Design spanning all three buildingsAnnual testing and service contract to maintain long-term code compliance
- Fiber-optic network backbone to reduce RF noise and ensure system stability
- Integration of an existing system into the new infrastructure
- Full fire code and AHJ compliance coordination
- System annunciation installed at each building location
Challenges & Solutions
1. Heavy Construction Materials & RFSignal Loss
The facilities were built using materials that blocked nearly all radio signals. To combat this, our team designed and deployed a fiber-connected ERRCS system, reducing signal degradation and enabling consistent coverage throughout all buildings.
2. Existing System Non-Compliance
An existing ERRCS installed by another vendor had become outdated due to changes in fire code and building structure. Our team retrofitted and integrated the system into the new design—bringing it into compliance within three weeks, avoiding costly fines.
3. Complex Permitting Requirements
Working across multiple buildings, our team coordinated directly with local fire marshals and third-party plan check agencies to streamline permitting and approval, ensuring a smooth, timely installation.
4. Long-Term Compliance Needs
Ongoing maintenance and testing are essential for keeping public safety systems compliant. We established a multi-year service agreement with the operator to provide annual ERRCS testing and preventive maintenance aligned with all AHJ requirements.
Project Outcome
The project was delivered on time and within budget. By connecting all three buildings via a high-performance fiber backbone, we ensured seamless emergency radio coverage across the entire campus—meeting all inspection, permitting, and code requirements.
The customer avoided non-compliance penalties, reduced interference risks, and achieved full ERRCS integration that will remain reliable and up-to-date through our annual support program.
Conclusion
This project demonstrates Centerline’s ability to deliver ERRCS solutions in highly complex, mission-critical environments. From initial design through ongoing support, we help our partners navigate permitting, compliance, and system performance in even the most challenging RF environments.
If you manage or are developing a data center, healthcare facility, or commercial high-rise, our team can help you ensure your building meets public safety communication requirements—on time, in budget, and up to code.
Overview:
Centerline partnered with an Illinois School System to modernize transportation by installing comprehensive EV charging infrastructure. The project included the deployment of 30 Level 2 (L2) dual-port EV chargers, supporting a 30-vehicle capacity to facilitate the district’s transition to electric school buses. This scalable solution is part of a broader initiative to develop a reliable and sustainable EV charging network for the region.
Scope of Work:
Centerline executed a turnkey EV infrastructure solution, managing every project phase—from architecture and engineering (A&E) to permitting, civil construction, commercial electrical installation, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with EV rebate and incentive programs. Our approach ensured seamless integration of the new EV charging infrastructure, delivering the project on time and within budget while ensuring the site met EV infrastructure compliance standards.
Challenges & Solutions:
1. Supply Chain Delays: Facing potential year-long lead times for panel procurement, Centerline leveraged industry relationships to commission custom-built electrical panels that met budget and timeline requirements. This proactive approach ensured the fleet EV charging infrastructure was ready for the upcoming school year.
2. Custom Switchgear for Reliability: To ensure reliable, uninterrupted service, a custom switchgear system was developed, including a manual transfer switch for generator use during power outages. This bespoke solution addressed the client's operational continuity needs and ensured the reliability of the EV charging station infrastructure.
3. Efficient Installation with Minimal Disruption: The team implemented an efficient installation strategy by mounting chargers on jersey barriers, reducing the need for extensive trenching and facilitating easier expansion or relocation. Additionally, a modular shipping container was utilized to house all electrical and power components, streamlining the EV charging installation process.
4. Incentive Compliance Management: Centerline meticulously managed the process to ensure full compliance with available EV rebates and incentive programs, optimizing the project's financial viability for the school system and supporting long-term sustainable transportation infrastructure development.
Project Management Excellence:
The entire EV charging infrastructure installation was completed in just seven months, with pre-construction beginning on January 1st and systems operational by August 1st—well in time for the new school year. The timeline included 3.5 months for engineering, permitting, and site assessment, followed by 3 months of construction. A dedicated Project Manager, and a qualified electrician oversaw every phase of the project, ensuring all utility requirements and EV compliance standards were met while maintaining schedule integrity. Their proactive approach to material ordering and logistics ensured all components were ready for seamless installation.
Centerline’s integrated and self-perform approach to civil and electrical EV infrastructure work enabled strict schedule control and cost efficiency. Close communication and a dedicated on-site management team ensured successful project completion. The result was a fully electrified and operational EV charging station for the school bus fleet, ensuring sustainable, reliable, and efficient student transportation for years to come.
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