N.J. Admin. Code § 17:24-7.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 17:24-7.1 - Wireless phone companies: responsibility

(a) Each wireless telephone company shall transmit to the appropriate 9-1-1 tandem, via a dedicated direct trunk group, providing a P.01 grade of service as determined by the wireless telephone company, based on a geographical area established by OETS, in consultation with the wireless telephone company, a unique 10-digit identification number for each cell site, or if so configured, each sector at the cell site, and the 10-digit callback number, when available, of the wireless phone placing the 9-1-1 call, using a signaling format designated by OETS, in consultation with wireless phone companies, and compatible with the 9-1-1 network. This 10-digit identification number will be selectively routed to a PSAP designated by OETS after consultation with county 9-1-1 coordinators and municipalities or selectively routed to a PSAP based on the geographic location of the caller when available.

(b) Each wireless telephone company providing service within the State shall provide wireless enhanced 9-1-1 service pursuant to FCC wireless E9-1-1 requirement entitled "Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Comparability with Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Calling Systems" (FCC Docket No. 94-102: RM-8143), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.

Amended by R.2000 d.350, effective 8/21/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 1912(a), 32 New Jersey Register 3174(b).
Rewrote the section.