IMPORTANT DEADLINES
- February 16, 2020 - Kari's Law Enforced
Every phone (soft or physical) that can dial the public switch network, has to be able to call 911 directly without any type of access codes -
January 6, 2021 - Ray Baum's Act Phase 1 911 Calls from 'fixed' locations (e.g., stationary, wired) must have a dispatchable location
- January 6, 2022 - Ray Baum's Act Phase 2
911 Calls from 'non-fixed' locations (e.g., wireless, VPN) must have a dispatchable location
KARI'S LAW
This law applies to multi-line telephone systems (MLTS), which are often used by office buildings, campuses, and hotels.
Kari's Law Requirements
- Every phone (soft or physical capable of dialing the public switch network), has to be able to dial 911 directly without any type of access code.
- All 911 calls must be routed to the E911 PSAP (Public Safety Access Point) with no interception.
- All 911 calls must notify on-premise personnel that 911 has been dialed, the location the call came from, and the number of the caller.
RAY BAUM'S ACT (Section 506)
Ray Baum's Act identifies the use of technology to convey a dispatchable location during a 911 call regardless of the technological platform used.
The dispatchable location includes the street address of the caller, but may also convey,
- Room Number
- Floor Number
- Any similar information necessary to adequately identify the location of the calling party.
The extent of the info provided will allow emergency units to more accurately pinpoint the caller’s location. (ex. ‘4th-floor conference room’). This crucial data will improve emergency response time, giving the victim a better chance of survival.