FCC FCC ID Labeling & Documentation Requirements

Question 1

What information is required on an FCC ID label affixed to a certified device?

Accepted Answer

The FCC ID number (grantee code + product code) and the statement that the device complies with Part 15 or the applicable FCC rule

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Only the manufacturer's name and model number

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The full text of FCC Part 15.19 on the label

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The serial number and country of manufacture only

Question 2

What is an 'electronic label' (e-label) and when may it be used instead of a physical FCC label?

Accepted Answer

A label displayed on the device's screen that can be accessed through a menu; allowed when the physical device is too small to accommodate a permanent label

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A label embedded in the device's firmware that is readable by RF scanner

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A label applied to the device's packaging only, not the device itself

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A label submitted electronically to the FCC during the application process

Question 3

What is the 'grantee code' portion of an FCC ID and who assigns it?

Accepted Answer

A 3–5 character alphanumeric code assigned by the FCC to the responsible party (manufacturer/applicant) that uniquely identifies them in the FCC system

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A code assigned by the TCB to each individual device model

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A code derived from the device's operating frequency

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A code generated automatically by the FCC ID database based on submission date

Question 4

What must accompany an FCC equipment authorization application in terms of test data?

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A test report from an FCC-recognized accredited laboratory containing measurement results, test conditions, equipment descriptions, and a compliance statement

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A self-declaration signed by the CEO of the manufacturing company

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Only a block diagram of the device's circuitry without test data if the device is below a certain power level

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A sample of the device only, with no additional documentation required

Question 5

What is a 'Class II permissive change' under FCC rules, and when is it required?

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A modification to an already-certified device that may affect its emission characteristics, requiring retesting and a new application to the original TCB/FCC

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Any change to the device's physical appearance or color

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A minor firmware update that does not affect RF emissions, requiring no FCC action

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A change that requires only a new label without any testing

Question 6

What does 'responsible party' mean in FCC equipment authorization rules?

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The entity that ensures the device complies with FCC rules, whose name and contact information must appear in the application and on the authorization grant

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The test laboratory that performed the compliance testing

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The retailer that sells the device to end users

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The FCC enforcement bureau officer assigned to the device category