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Attachment A - Joint Agreement for 800 MHz CCCS <br />Page 43 of 83 <br />Sets the minimum technical and performance standards for infrastructure equipment operating <br />on or Interfacing with the System and establishes a policy preventing premature obsolescence <br />of the same. <br />Technical Background <br />The 800 MHz CCCS is an APCO P25 standards -based System constructed by Motorola Solutions, <br />Inc. It consists of radio communications sites utilizing 800 MHz radio spectrum. The Master Site <br />is located at the Loma Ridge Facility where the Lead Agency Radio Microwave Unit is collocated <br />along with the County Emergency Operations Center and the OCSD PSAP/Dispatch Center. <br />Microwave links between the Master Site and the radio sites utilize redundant methods in the <br />construction of the System to provide for a public safety grade of service. <br />Vendors' equipment often utilizes different operating software and may Interact differently with <br />the existing infrastructure which can potentially exhibit undesirable operational characteristics. <br />It is also possible that new, untested radios, equipment and/or software can exhibit <br />performance and functionality characteristics that are destructive to the performance, capacity <br />and/or security of the System. <br />Operational Context <br />Participants desiring to connect or interface with the System any type of fixed equipment such <br />as a radio or console product must receive approval from the Lead Agency. Prior to approval, <br />the System manufacturer must prove equipment compatibility. All equipment must be Installed <br />in compliance with all rules, regulations and codes applicable to its operation and location. <br />Industry accepted radio site installation and equipment grounding practices, such as R56 or <br />approved equivalent in effect at the time of installation, shall be used. <br />Protocol <br />To ensure the reliability of the System, all Infrastructure equipment directly interfaced with the <br />System's core must maintain the same level of software revision. <br />Requests shall be submitted in writing to the Lead Agency signed by the requesting agency <br />director or department head. <br />Procedure <br />The request shall provide an outline of plans the requesting agency has developed for <br />equipment integration. The written request shall indicate the name and contact information for <br />the person designated to lead the project. <br />The Lead Agency Director will review the request and make the final decision. <br />If a technical use plan is already in place, the agency shall submit the plan to the Lead Agency <br />for review to ensure compliance and compatibility with CCCS policy, standards and procedures. <br />If a technical use plan is not in place, Lead Agency shall assist the requesting agency in <br />developing a plan. Costs associated with the development of a technical plan are home by the <br />requesting agency. When the plan is complete it is submitted to the Lead Agency Director, who <br />shall review the plan for compliance and compatibility with CCCS policies and procedures. <br />