504.4.10 Rooftop telecommunications installations.
FC § 504.4.10
Telecommunications installations on building rooftops, including cellular antenna installations, shall additionally comply with the following requirements: 1. Transmitting antennas shall be identified by affixing to the antenna, the antenna mounting, or a conspicuous location near the antenna, continuous, durable and weatherproof reflective or luminescent markings and not less than 3-inch (76-mm) lettering that reads, "TRANSMITTER." If the antenna is enclosed or screened, such marking shall be placed on the exterior of the enclosure or screening.
2.A durable sign shall be conspicuously posted near the main building electrical panel, on the side of the bulkhead or rooftop hatch, and on or near any equipment closet, roof base station or similar telecommunications antenna installation, identifying the owner of the installation, providing a 24-hour/7-day per week telephone number by which such owner can be contacted, and identifying the installation, including antennas and other powered equipment associated with the installation, by number or other unique designation.
3.Transmitting antennas and other rooftop installations subject to radio frequency exposure limits, as set forth in the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, shall be installed in a manner that complies with the applicable exposure limits, including those applicable to rooftop access, landing, clear path and clearance areas and other rooftop areas to which the general population has uncontrolled access. Certification of compliance, in an approved format, by a qualified person trained and knowledgeable in the measurement of Federal Communications Commission radio frequency exposure limits shall be submitted to the department with rooftop access applications and upon request in connection with rooftop access inspections.
