Ordinance 3022-07 - Laserfiche WebLink

"CELLULAR TELEPHONE JAMMER" means transmitters that are specifically intended to disrupt the reception of cellular telephone signals in the frequency range of 800 MHz to 900 MHz. Such devices may interfere with the proper operation of public safety radio systems operating at 800 MHz. 511.3. Applicability. 511.3.1 No person shall erect, construct, change the use of, or substantially alter, any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for (SERS). Underground structures, whether separate or adjoining other structures, are required to comply with the requirements of this section. Parking structures and stairwells are included in the definition of "building" and stairwell shafts and elevators are included in the definition of"all parts of a building". Exceptions: This section shall not apply to buildings less than 5,000 gross square feet or any building constructed of wood frame, as long as none of the aforementioned buildings make use of any metal frame construction, high radio frequency attenuation glazing and window frames, or any below-grade storage or parking areas. 511.3.2 Any person required to maintain adequate radio coverage as specified in Section 511.3.1 above shall provide prior written notification to the SERS System Manager at the time a building permit application is submitted to the city of Everett. Written evidence of such prior written notification shall be given to the city of Everett Building Official before a building permit application will be accepted. 511.3.3 Persons constructing new or remodeled facilities which include systems intended for providing in-building service for other wireless services shall make provision for including public safety radio signals into such system. This capability shall at a minimum include provision of bi- directional amplification as required. This requirement shall apply to structures of all sizes whenever such in-building wiring or services are to be provided. 511.3.4 No person shall install in buildings of any type or size devices specifically intended to prevent the reception of signals intended for cellular telephones, pagers, wireless communications devices, or public safety radios. 511.3.5 No person shall install or use building materials specifically marketed or engineered to prevent the ingress of radio signals, except where such materials may be required to shield laboratory or research facilities. Use of any such materials in laboratory or research facilities 18