Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents
Monitoring and Control, and Advances in AI Plan Review
of ERCES Systems
Instructor: Kevin Persing, Director of AHJ Relations &
Compliance, GUGLI Corporation
(3 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator, Fire Safety Inspector, and Fire Instructor)
This interactive session explores Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) as mandated by fire codes, addressing current challenges, potential harms to public safety radio infrastructure, and upcoming 2027 changes. Participants will gain insights into collaboration strategies, mitigation techniques, and emerging technologies for remote monitoring and control. The session emphasizes the interplay between code enforcement and radio infrastructure to ensure reliable public safety communications.
Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) are critical life-safety systems mandated by NFPA 1225 (2022 edition) to ensure reliable in-building two-way radio coverage for first responders. Poorly designed or non-compliant ERCES submittals lead to delays, rework, interference risks to public safety networks, and potential failures during emergencies. This session explores current plan check challenges, best-practice design/engineering approaches, and the role of collaboration between AHJs and radio system operators. Attendees will see a live demonstration of emerging AI-powered tools that can accelerate plan reviews from weeks to minutes—flagging issues, ensuring compliance, and improving visibility for all stakeholders—while reducing costs and risks.
Instructors:
Kevin Persing Director of AHJ Relations and Compliance GUGLI Corporation 1241 Fortuna Rd, Suite 140 San Marcos, TX 78666.
Contact Information: Cell: 831-325-8201 Email: kevin.persing@gugli.com
Kevin Persing brings over 20 years of specialized experience in radio communications and emergency response systems, with deep expertise in Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) and regulatory compliance.
He has spoken at numerous industry events nationwide, including NFPA conferences as well as state and local fire and code enforcement gatherings. Kevin works closely with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), radio system administrators, and infrastructure teams to align code requirements with effective, practical technology implementations—ensuring reliable public safety radio coverage in buildings and structures.
His presentations offer valuable insights into navigating compliance challenges, code updates, and best practices for in-building emergency communications.
Date: July 21st, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location:
Marion County Growth Services
2710 E Silver Springs, Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34471
Cost: Free for members of the FFMIA
Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00 to be able to use the member rate.
Point of Contact:
Dan Hickey
FFMIA Northeast Regional Director
352-392-1591
Daniel.hickey@ehs.ufl.edu
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807
RN: 21557
Class: 294045