1 Radio Frequency Exposure - FCC Compliance Assessment
Site Information
Site Name: AG WATER
Site I D: AGW
Address: 1000 BUENA VISTA RD.
City: BAKERSFIELD
State: CA
County: KERN COUNTY
Zip Code: 93311
Latitude: 35.3464
Longitude: -119.12552
Report Information
Report Type: Pre-Activation Compliance Assessment
Prepared For: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Preparer: Rafael Gonzalez
Email: [email protected]
SUPERVISOR : DIEGO TORRES
SUPERVISOR EMAIL: DTORRES @SENDERCC .COM
Report Date: 02-10-2026
RFMaster Version: 1.0095.38
2 Compliance Statement
Compliant: Yes
Comprehensive Compliance
Policy and Compliance
Statement
Compliance with the established regulatory and internal standards, as detailed within this document, shall be officially deemed attained by the Client upon the successful and complete execution of the specific remediation measures outlined in the dedicated compliance and risk mitigation section of this report. These measures represent the primary and recommended course of action to address identified
recommendations.
Notes
SITE COMPLIANT AS DESIGNED (no additional mitigation required)
Highest RF Emissions in accessible areas for this site are BELOW the General Population MPE limit
Referenced Documents:
• AGW AG Water Zoning ZDs 09 -11-2025
• AGW EME Parameters
• AGW_AG Water_Tower Mapping_1.3.24
• AG Water - Site Layout - 6.7.24 (004)
Please be advised that there is currently no fence installed at this location.
3 Contents
Antenna Inventory ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 4 Modeling Results ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 5 All Carriers ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 5 Compliance ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 9 Mitigation Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 12 Appendix A ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 13
4 Antenna Inventory
Ant
#
Carrier Manufacturer Antenna
Model
EDT
(deg)
Type Band
(MHz)
Az
(deg)
MDT
(deg)
HBW
(deg)
Length
(ft)
TPO
(W)
Paths Loss
(dB)
Gain
(dBd)
ERP (W) EIRP
(W)
Rad
Ctr
(ft)
1 City of
Bakersfield
RFI BA160-67 0 Omni 450.0 0.0 0.0 360.0 16.4 53.8270 1.0000 0.0 9.00 427.5630 701.4557 159.3 2 City of
Bakersfield
RFI BA160-67 0 Omni 450.0 0.0 0.0 360.0 16.4 53.8270 1.0000 0.0 9.00 427.5630 701.4557 159.3 3 City of
Bakersfield
RFI BA40-41 0 Omni 150.0 0.0 0.0 360.0 2.5 79.9834 1.0000 0.0 3.00 159.5879 261.8183 151.0 4 City of
Bakersfield
COMMSCOPE VHLP6-
11W-A
0 Microwave 11000.0 328.0 0.0 1.0 5.9 1.0000 1.0000 0.0 41.85 15310.8691 25118.8652 150.0 5 City of
Bakersfield
COMMSCOPE VHLP4-
11W_A
0 Microwave 11000.0 151.0 0.0 1.6 3.9 1.0000 1.0000 0.0 38.55 7161.4390 11748.9883 120.0 6 City of
Bakersfield
RFI BA160-67 0 Omni 450.0 0.0 0.0 360.0 16.4 53.8270 1.0000 0.0 9.00 427.5630 701.4557 129.3
5 Modeling Results
All Carriers
Ground Level
6 Tree Level
7 Elevation View
8 Birds Eye View
9 Compliance
Proposed Compliance at Access
Notice
10 Proposed
LOCATION
GUIDELINES NOTICE CAUTION WARNING INFORMATION CHAIN (FT) STANCHION(S) BASES MARKING(S) (Perimeter, Area, Painted Line)
Access Point(s) ☐ (0) ☒ (1) ☐ (0) ☐ (0) ☐ (0) (0) (0) (0) (0),(0),(0)
11 MPE Review Table
Study Zone/Pin
Name
Exposure
Profile
X Y Elev. MPE Value
Ground Level 2D Sula9 GP 1.0 res 84.30 -10.60 6.10 0.01% Rad Center 120' 3D Sula9 GP 1.0 res 85.50 -8.20 122.10 20.87% Rad Center 150' 3D Sula9 GP 1.0 res 84.00 -6.90 151.00 706.94% Tree's Level 3D Sula9 GP 2.5 res 94.80 -29.50 35.00 0.00%
12 Mitigation Summary
Summary Table
Sector Band RRH
Model
Antenna
Model
RRH
Max
Power
{Watts}
Power
Reduction
Required
due to EME
Restrictions
{%}
Maximum
allowed power
{Watts}\n{OSS
MAX power
setting}
eTilt MAX
due to EME
Restrictions
{degrees}
Antenna
Physical
Azimuth\n
[degrees]
Antenna
Rad Ctr
[ft]
1 BA160-67 53.8270 0.0000 53.8270 N/A 0.0 159.3
1 BA160-67 53.8270 0.0000 53.8270 N/A 0.0 159.3
1 BA40-41 79.9834 0.0000 79.9834 N/A 0.0 151.0
1 VHLP6-
11W-A
1.0000 0.0000 1.0000 N/A 328.0 150.0
1 VHLP4-
11W_A
1.0000 0.0000 1.0000 N/A 151.0 120.0
1 BA160-67 53.8270 0.0000 53.8270 N/A 0.0 129.3
Sign Details
Sign
Type
Status Carrier Location/Node Quantity Stay
Back
Material Dimensions Securement Type
FCC
Notice
8x12
Proposed City of
Bakersfield
Access 1 0.00 Aluminum 8x12 2
13 Appendix A
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates Electromagnetic Energy (EME) —commonly referred to as Radiofrequency (RF) exposure—to ensure that emissions from transmitters do not exceed levels safe for human health. These regulations apply to all FCC -regulated devices, including cell phones, base stations, and amateur radio equipment
Core Exposure Limits
The FCC defines safe exposure through two primary metrics based on the distance between the device and the human body:
• Specific Absorption Rate (SAR): For devices used within 20 cm (8 inches) of the body (e.g., cell phones), the limit is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. • Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE): For devices used further than 20 cm from the body (e.g., cell towers, fixed antennas), the limit is based on power density (mW/cm²) or field strength (V/m).
Regulation Categories
FCC regulations for electromagnetic energy (EME) exposure are divided into two main tiers based on a person’s knowledge of the exposure and their ability to control it
1. General Population / Uncontrolled
This category is for the general public and individuals who have no reason to know they are being exposed to RF energy.
Target Group: Consumers, neighbors of radio towers, and bystanders.
Strict Limits: Because these individuals cannot take protective action, the exposure limits are 5 times more restrictive than the occupational category.
Time Averaging: Compliance is measured by averaging exposure over a 30 -minute period.
Examples: Using a cell phone, walking past a Wi-Fi router, or living near a broadcast tower.
2. Occupational / Controlled
This category applies to people exposed as a consequence of their employment or who have been specifically trained to manage RF exposure.
Target Group: Telecommunications technicians, tower climbers, and amateur radio operators in their own controlled spaces.
Criteria for Use: To use these higher limits, the person must be "fully aware" of the exposure (via training or clear signage) and able to "exercise control" (e.g., by moving away or turning off the transmitter).
Time Averaging: Compliance is averaged over a 6-minute period.
Transient Persons: Non -technical workers (like a rooftop HVAC repairman) can sometimes fall into this category if they are briefed on the risks and supervised by trained personnel.
Signage and Safety Categories
To maintain these environments, the FCC often references standard safety signs to indicate the level of risk in a specific area:
Category 1 (Green/None): No potential to exceed General Population limits.
Category 2 (Blue): Potential to exceed General Population limits but not Occupational limits. Access must be restricted for the public.
Category 3 (Yellow): Potential to exceed Occupational limits. Strict access controls and "Caution" signs are required.
Category 4 (Orange/Red): Extreme exposure risk (10x+ over Occupational limits). Immediate danger of tissue damage or burns.