[asterisk-users] Testing 911?

[Brian Vincent (C)]

The place answering the calls is generally known as the PSAP ("public
safety answering point").  As others noted, test calls are fine as long
as you call the non-emergency number first to let them know you're about
to do it.  I'll admit I don't always call in advance though.  Anyway,
calling the fire department or police department may not get you in
contact with the right person.  Asking for the PSAP number should get
you to the right person.

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Brian Vincent
Copper Mountain Telecom
vincentb at coppercolorado.com

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Rich
Adamson
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 5:05 AM
To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion
Subject: Re: [asterisk-users] Testing 911?

voiplist wrote:
> It seems that 911 is important enough that when setting up an Asterisk
> box, it should be tested.
> 
> How do you go about testing 911 dialing without getting fined for
> calling for a non-emergency reason?
> 
> Is there some circumstances where you can ask permission from the city
> ahead of time?

As others have posted, test calls are allowed but the 911 center would 
prefer they be completed during non-peak times. The only way to know 
what their non-peak periods are is to give them a call on the 
non-emergency number and ask.

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