Hi group!
Back when we initially deployed I had discussions with the building guys, esp. the Elevator team. Back then, our main goal was seamless voice over wifi. I was told that it was (at least in my province and country, Quebec, Canada) against Safety Code IV to put any such device in the "elevator pit" or on the cab itself. As for the stairwells, apparently it was also against code since they must provide some fireproof barrier. Back then, mesh wasn't something considered so we took the best effort approach. I'd be curious to see, either in the US or Canada, if it is allowed now. My info on the matter dates back 5+ years... Looking fordward to the replies, it's a very interesting question! Manon Lessard Technicienne en développement de systèmes CCNP Direction des technologies de l'information Pavillon Louis-Jacques-Casault 1055, avenue du Séminaire Bureau 0403 Université Laval, Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6, Canada 418 656-2131, poste 12853 Télécopieur : 418 656-7305 manon.less...@dti.ulaval.ca<mailto:manon.less...@dti.ulaval.ca> www.dti.ulaval.ca<http://www.dti.ulaval.ca/> Avis relatif à la confidentialité | Notice of Confidentiality<http://www.rec.ulaval.ca/lce/securite/confidentialite.htm> [Description: Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Description : Logo de l'Université Laval] From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Don Sent: 18 novembre 2015 11:28 To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Purpose-Built Wireless Coverage in Stairwells and Elevators It's a really great question just considering new/major re-work. I'm wondering if the elevator manufacturers might start remodeling the elevators to allow for wireless access points in addition to the emergency phones already required. To that point I wonder if it will eventually become part of the local building codes. Don Sullivan Network Administrator 205-726-2111 From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Lee H Badman Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:21 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Purpose-Built Wireless Coverage in Stairwells and Elevators Hi Don- I agree on the costs. I'm thinking opportunistically, like where a major re-work or new building might be in work versus retrofit. There's a lot of technical and philosophical points to be considered, for sure. -Lee From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Don Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 11:15 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Purpose-Built Wireless Coverage in Stairwells and Elevators Lee, Our thoughts and planning on this subject started about the time I read your email. :) I have not given any thought to this before but your email has raised questions as to what we might need to consider going forward. Considering how we would implement something like this in our current buildings/facilities would be a challenge and a potentially costly one. Don Sullivan Network Administrator 205-726-2111 From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Lee H Badman Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 9:26 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Purpose-Built Wireless Coverage in Stairwells and Elevators Hello to the excellent group. As you get into new building wireless deployments, I'm wondering if anyone is rethinking their coverage of elevators (like with dedicated coverage in each car) and stairwells (also specific coverage, not just bleed out from hallways) now that we're into the era of Wi-FI calling, RTLS, safety apps, etc. Granted, if you have an established VoWiFi culture, the question may seem low-brow, for the rest of us I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you are doing with WLAN in stairwells and elevators, what you're planning on doing differently from what you've done in the past (if anything), whys and why-nots, and general thoughts on the topic. Thanks- Lee Badman Lee Badman | Network Architect Information Technology Services 206 Machinery Hall 120 Smith Drive Syracuse, New York 13244 t 315.443.3003 f 315.443.4325 e lhbad...@syr.edu<mailto:lhbad...@syr.edu> w its.syr.edu SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY syr.edu ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
