Section 484.902. Definitions.

(1) As used in these rules:

(a)       "Act" means the emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act, 1986 PA 32, MCL 484.1101 et seq.

(b)       "Alternative methods of notification" means that an internal system exists which will locate the communications device used to make a 9-1-1 call and initiate an emergency response.

(c)             "Communications device" means  a   device  capable  of   accessing, connecting with or interfacing with a 9-1-1 system, exclusively through the numerals 9- 1-1, by dialing, initializing, or otherwise activating the 9-1-1 system through the numerals 9-1-1 by means of a local telephone, cellular telephone, wireless communications device, interconnected voice over the internet device, or any other means.

(d)     "Enhanced 9-1-1" or "E9-1-1" means an advanced form of 9-1-1 service that transmits the caller's telephone number to the public safety answering point, for cross- referencing with an address database  to   determine  the caller's location, which is relayed to a video-monitor for the emergency dispatcher to direct public safety personnel responding to the emergency.

(e)        "Multiline telephone system" or "MLTS" means a system comprised of common control unit or units, telephone sets with unique telephone numbers, and control hardware and software.

(f)     "Multiline telephone system operator" or "MLTS operator" means a service user who owns, leases, or rents from a third party, and operates an MLTS.

(g)        "Specific location" means a room or unit number, or room name, or equivalent unique designation of a portion of a structure or building to which a 9-1-1 emergency response team may be dispatched, and  the  caller quickly located, that is not more than 7,000 square feet.

History: 2011 AACS.