After June 30, 2000, or within 18 months after enhanced 911 service becomes available, any entity that installs or operates a private business switch service and provides telecommunications facilities or services to businesses shall assure that the system is connected to the public switched network in a manner that calls to 911 result in automatic number and location identification. For buildings having their own street address and containing workspace of 40,000 square feet or less, location identification shall include the building's street address. For buildings having their own street address and contain workspace of more than 40,000 square feet, location identification shall include the building's street address and one distinct location identification per 40,000 square feet of workspace. Separate buildings containing workspace of 40,000 square feet or less having a common public street address shall have a distinct location identification for each building in addition to the street address.

To read more, see the Illinois Emergency Telephone System Act, 50 ILCS 750.

If you are unsure if you must become compliant, contact Lexxon Networks, Inc. We can help you determine whether or not you must comply. Our staff has the knowledge and expertise necessary to advise you on the required 911 database and processes.