Code Requirements

Meeting code requirements isn’t optional – it’s essential.

National and regional codes exist to ensure the safety, accessibility, and reliability of critical communication systems during emergencies. Whether it’s enabling life-saving communication in an elevator cab, ensuring public safety in a stairwell, or replacing legacy phone lines with compliant cellular gateways, adherence to code protects both people and property. At AVIRE, we design every solution with code compliance at the forefront. Our products are engineered and tested to meet or exceed applicable regulations. We actively track code updates and make product enhancements to ensure you stay compliant.

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Compare codes at a glance

Code Standard	Life Safety	Elevator Safety	Public Safety	Cellular Communications
ADA
ASME A17.1
CSA B44
E911
FCC
IBC/ICC
NFPA 70 (NEC)
NFPA 72
NFPA 101
NFPA 1221/1225
U.S. Pool Phone Laws
UL
UL 2524
UL 2525

ADA

ASME 17.1

CSA B44

E911

FCC

IBC/ICC

NFPA 70 (NEC)

NFPA 72

NFPA 101

NFPA 1221/1225

U.S. Pool Phone Laws

UL

UL 2524

UL 2525

E911

Code Requirements

Enhanced 911 (E911) regulations are federally mandated requirements designed to improve the effectiveness of emergency response systems in buildings that use Multiline Telephone Systems (MLTS). These rules ensure that when someone dials 911 from a business, school, hotel, or multi-dwelling building, emergency responders receive both the call and the exact location of the caller.

Who It Affects

Owners and operators of multiline telephone systems (MLTS)
IT departments managing on-premise and cloud-based phone systems
Telecom providers and integrators
Facility owners in commercial, educational, and residential buildings
System designers responsible for emergency communication
Organizations installing or upgrading elevator communication systems

Current Code Versions

Kari’s Law 
RAY BAUM’S Act, Section 506

Kari’s Law is a federal mandate that requires all Multiline Telephone Systems (MLTS) such as those used in hotels, offices, schools, and apartment buildings, to allow direct dialing of 911 without any prefix (e.g., no need to dial “9” for an outside line). It also requires that when a 911 call is placed, the system must immediately notify a designated on-site or remote contact (via call, text, or email) that an emergency call has been made. RAY BAUM’s Act, specifically Section 506, requires that all 911 calls include a “dispatchable location”. This means the caller’s exact location, including street address, floor number, suite, or room, so emergency responders can find them quickly. This applies to all fixed, on-premise, VoIP, and wireless systems under an MLTS configuration.

Key updates include:

Emergency calls must connect directly to 911 without requiring a prefix, such as dialing “9” first.
When 911 is dialed, the system must immediately notify a designated contact on-site or remotely (via phone, email, or text).
Every 911 call must transmit a “dispatchable location”, including street address, floor, suite, or room number.
Requirements apply to all new or upgraded multiline telephone systems (MLTS) in commercial, educational, and
sidential settings.
Applies to both wired and wireless systems, including VoIP and cloud-based communication platforms.
Non-compliance may result in FCC enforcement actions, fines, or legal liability during emergency incidents.

Additional Information

E911 compliance is mandatory for all businesses, schools, and multi-dwelling units installing or upgrading multiline phone systems. This includes elevator emergency phones and cellular communication devices. Non-compliance can result in FCC fines, legal liability, and delayed emergency response. Solutions like AVIRE’s Voice & Data Cellular Gateways and compliant elevator phones support direct 911 access, location transmission, and real-time alerting to meet these requirements. E911 laws are enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and impact all organizations operating MLTS in the United States.