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

Answer

FCC-certified devices must bear the FCC ID (a combination of the 3-5 character grantee code and the product code assigned by the applicant), which identifies the device and links it to the authorization record in the FCC database.

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

Answer

FCC rules (Part 2.935) permit electronic labeling where the FCC ID and compliance statements are displayed on the device's screen, accessed through a menu sequence, when the device is too small to bear a permanent physical label.

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

Answer

The grantee code is the permanent identifier for the applicant (company), assigned by the FCC upon first application, and it forms the first part of every FCC ID associated with that company's certified devices.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

FCC equipment authorization applications must include a formal test report from an accredited, FCC-recognized laboratory documenting all required measurements, equipment descriptions, test configurations, results, and a conclusion on compliance.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A Class II permissive change covers modifications to a certified device that could significantly affect RF emissions or other certified parameters, requiring new testing and filing with the original granting TCB or FCC to update the authorization record.

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FCC FCC ID Labeling & Documentation Requirements