8. Before the Call Happens: Emerg...

8. Before the Call Happens: Emergency Communications in CRE Today

Building Excellence, A CRE Podcast by BOMA International
Sep 14, 2026
19:13

Episode notes

Is your building’s emergency communication system ready for what’s next?

In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Weldon, Director of Strategic Accounts at Kings III Emergency Communications for a practical conversation on the POTS line transition, evolving code requirements, and why emergency communication systems deserve a closer look from today’s property teams. You’ll hear what can go wrong when systems are overlooked, how small testing habits can uncover big risks, and what proactive planning looks like as life safety communications continue to evolve.

This episode is brought to you by Kings III Emergency Communications.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Rapid-Fire Qs

02:55 Tom Weldon’s Background

04:23 What Kings III does for Commercial Buildings

06:21 Why Emergency Communications Matter and the Importance of Testing

08:35 The Regulatory Shift Behind POTS Line Decommissioning

10:20 Real-World Liability from Failed Emergency Communications

11:59 Sponsored Message

12:26 One Membership, Limitless Benefits

12:48 Core Operations Requirements for Emergency Communication Setup

15:21 Video and Text Requirements in Newer Code Standards

16:47 Recommended Action: Test Systems and Build a Transition Plan

17:54 Key Takeaway

Keywords

Commercial Real Estate
BOMA
Emergency Communications
Life Safety
Preparedness