The Ray Baum's Act compliance requirements took effect in January 2021. Yet, there are still an overwhelming number of organizations that aren't compliant — risking not only potential litigation, but employee morale about perceived safety could also be impacted.
Organizations, with few exceptions, must comply with the dispatchable location requirements of Ray Baum's Act. However, the majority of companies don't know the Act exists, don't understand how to comply, and aren't sure if they even have to comply.
Addressing Awareness
9Line launched a massive education campaign to help bring awareness and create a path to compliance. The FCC notified and involved the phone system manufacturers who in turn should notify resellers and installers. While the manufacturers do know, the word hasn't reached the reseller and installer community as well as it could.
Compliance
To comply with the Act, your phone system needs to include a "dispatchable location" when 911 is called. This starts with the street address of your building, plus additional information such as building, floor, suite, or room number necessary to adequately identify the location of the calling party.
Getting Started
The time to act is now. The FCC can levy $10,000 penalties, $500/day charges, and penal actions for noncompliance. 9Line software integrates with your phone system to enable the features required by both Ray Baum's Act and Kari's Law.
Book a meeting today and let 9Line help you get on the path to compliance.
