BUILDING SAFETY SYSTEMS

A new building-wide fire alarm system has been installed at the Javits Center, providing a significant upgrade from the original system implemented when the convention center was constructed in the early 1980s.

This advanced system offers the latest protection in fire safety, and it is designed to adhere to the latest building standards in New York City The system is currently undergoing final testing procedures, and it is expected to be fully operational in early 2023

This comes as other safety features have been added to the six-block campus, including dozens of stainless steel bollards along the perimeter, new security stations and a restricted vehicle entry and exit process More than 3,000 high-definition security cameras have been installed throughout the property, providing security officers with the ability to monitor all corners of the building via a centralized Command Center To improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety, all rideshare and taxi vehicles are now allowed into the inner roadway during specific dates and times

Other infrastructure highlights include:

• Virus protection. Enhanced technology systems to protect against malware and increase network reliability throughout the six-block campus

• Cutting-edge connectivity. Latest wireless network standard – Wi-Fi 6 – implemented

• Expanded wireless network. Hosts up to 140,000 wireless devices simultaneously

• More bandwidth. Use of new radios with increased bandwidth campus-wide