Houston · Harris County · Surrounding Areas
BDA/ERRCS installation, testing & maintenance to meet HFD (Houston Fire Department) and HPD (Houston Police Department) first responder radio coverage requirements. Licensed. Local. Fast.
Houston Ordinance Enforcement Is Active. Buildings over 50,000 sq ft or 3+ stories may be required to have a compliant BDA system — or face occupancy violations. Don't wait for a failed inspection.
Is Your Building at Risk?
Under IFC Section 510 and Houston Fire Code, many properties are legally required to maintain in-building emergency radio coverage — also known as an ERRCS (Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System). Here's who that affects.
Any building over 75 feet in height is subject to first responder radio coverage requirements in the Houston area.
Buildings with significant square footage — particularly those with underground levels or dense construction materials — may block signal.
Underground and multi-level garages frequently fail signal coverage tests and are among the most cited properties.
Modern building materials like low-e glass and metal framing are strong signal blockers. New builds often require BDA systems from the start.
What We Do
From initial signal survey to annual compliance testing, we handle every phase of your BDA requirement.
We conduct a full RF signal walkthrough of your building and identify coverage gaps using calibrated test equipment.
Learn More →Custom system design to meet HFD/HPD frequency requirements with proper donor antenna placement and coverage mapping.
Learn More →Professional installation of amplifiers, antennas, and cabling by licensed technicians with attention to code compliance.
Learn More →We prepare and run the acceptance test required by the fire marshal, and provide complete documentation for permit files.
Learn More →Required annual NFPA 1225 testing with signed documentation and a maintenance agreement to keep your system in spec year over year.
Learn More →Failed a recent inspection? We diagnose existing systems, repair or replace faulty components, and get you back in compliance fast.
Learn More →How It Works
We keep it simple. No surprises, no runaround — just a clear path from survey to sign-off.
We come out, walk the building, test signal levels, and give you a straight answer on what you need.
We design the system to code, pull permits, and install. You'll know the timeline and total cost before we touch anything.
We run the acceptance test with the fire marshal, document everything, and hand you a compliant, signed-off system.
Why BDA Houston
We're not a national outfit with a local phone number. We're a Houston-based operation that knows how HPD and HFD inspectors work.
General Radiotelephone Operator License — the FCC credential required to work on commercial radio amplifier systems legally.
We program systems to HFD and HPD radio frequencies — not generic presets that fail inspection because they don't match local dispatch.
We handle the paperwork. You get a complete record: signal test data, as-built drawings, and inspection sign-off in one package.
We sub seamlessly into existing project teams. GCs and fire protection companies trust us to handle BDA scope cleanly without adding friction. Part of Vector Fire LLC, a licensed fire systems contractor.
When the fire marshal calls for a re-test or something needs remediation, we're here — not routing you through a national call center.
You'll know the full cost after the site survey. No change orders for scope that was visible from day one.
National fire safety companies are adding BDA to their service list as a checkbox. BDA Houston is built around this one specialty — every project gets a technician who does BDA work daily, not occasionally.
Where We Work
BDA Houston serves the greater Houston metro and surrounding counties. We go where the buildings are.
Montgomery County's commercial corridor along I-45. New construction and mixed-use developments.
I-45 and Hardy Toll Road commercial corridor. ExxonMobil campus area and Grand Parkway development.
IAH airport corridor. Warehouses, logistics centers, and US-59 commercial growth.
Montgomery County seat. Growing medical, government, and I-45 North commercial corridor.
SH 249 and Grand Parkway growth. Medical center, business parks, and industrial expansion.
US 290 corridor. Cy-Fair expansion, new hospitals, and large-footprint commercial buildings.
I-10 and Grand Parkway growth. Energy corridor offices, warehouses, and distribution centers.
Fort Bend County's commercial hub. Town Square, medical facilities, and mixed-use developments.
Tax-free city at US-59 and Beltway 8. Dense office parks, warehouses, and hotel clusters.
SH 288 corridor. Pearland Town Center, medical facilities, and rapid southern growth.
I-45 South corridor. NASA area, hospitality properties, and waterfront commercial development.
Clear Lake area. Medical offices, dual Harris/Galveston County jurisdiction, FM 518 corridor.
Industrial and petrochemical corridor. Ship Channel facilities, warehouses, and commercial buildings.
Ship Channel industrial corridor. Petrochemical plants, Bayport complex, and industrial campuses.
UTMB medical campus, hospitality properties, historic buildings, and port facilities.
One of Texas's fastest-growing counties. Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and beyond.
Get Started
Tell us about your building and we'll get back to you within one business day to schedule.
Coverage Area: Houston metro, Harris County, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria counties. Larger project travel available — ask us.