Code of Virginia
Chapter 15 - Telegraph and Telephone Companies
§ 56-484.21. Instructions for emergency calling

Commencing July 1, 2009, the MLTS provider of any multiline telephone system shall either (i) demonstrate or provide written instructions to each new user of the MLTS how to place an emergency call from a telephone station or (ii) provide written instructions at each telephone station that inform an individual how to place an emergency call from the telephone station. Written instructions provided to a new user or provided at a telephone station shall include the telephone station's street address and such additional information regarding the location of the telephone station that is sufficiently specific to permit an emergency responder with the information to locate the telephone station.
2007, c. 427.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 56 - Public Service Companies

Chapter 15 - Telegraph and Telephone Companies

§ 56-458. Right to erect lines parallel to railroads; occupation of roads, streets, etc.; location of same

§ 56-458.1. Relocation of lines or works of certain public utilities acquired by Commonwealth Transportation Board

§ 56-459. Removal of old line not required by this chapter

§ 56-460. How consent of appropriate authorities obtained; terms of use

§ 56-461. Cost to Commonwealth in connection with construction of line to be paid by company

§ 56-462. Franchise to occupy parks, streets, etc.; imposition of terms, conditions, etc., as to use of streets, etc., and construction thereon

§ 56-463. Company may contract for right-of-way, etc.

§ 56-464. Right of eminent domain

§ 56-465. Preceding sections subject to repeal or change at pleasure

§ 56-466. Location of posts, poles, cables and conduits; height of wires, etc.

§ 56-466.1. Pole attachments; cable television systems and telecommunications service providers

§ 56-466.2. Undergrounding existing overhead distribution lines; relocation of facilities of cable operator

§ 56-467. Restoring condition of ground

§ 56-468. Endangering life or limb by stringing wires across other works

§ 56-468.1. (Contingent expiration -- see Editor's note) Public Rights-of-Way Use Fee

§ 56-468.2. Reimbursement for relocation costs

§ 56-469. Repealed

§ 56-478. Repealed

§ 56-478.1. Repealed

§ 56-479. Commission to make rules; require connection between companies; inspect lines and buildings

§ 56-479.1. Long distance service; change of carriers; prior authorization

§ 56-479.2. Anti-competitive acts; injunctive relief

§ 56-479.3. Authorization and verification for products, goods, and services to be billed on a telephone bill

§ 56-479.4. Designation of eligible telecommunications carrier for purposes of providing Lifeline service

§ 56-480. Rates, etc., on file with Commission not to be questioned in courts; revision; proof

§ 56-480.1. Time limit on institution of approved rates

§ 56-480.2. Operator assistance at pay stations

§ 56-481. Repealed

§ 56-481.1. Rates, charges, and regulations for interexchange telephone service

§ 56-481.2. Rates, charges and regulations for local exchange telephone services provided by new entrants

§ 56-482. Agreements between telephone companies to be submitted to Commission

§ 56-482.1. Reports required of interexchange telephone companies

§ 56-482.2. Penalties

§ 56-483. Refusal or neglect to make reports; obstructing Commission in discharge of duties; violations in general

§ 56-484. Foreign companies to obtain license

§ 56-484.1. Definitions

§ 56-484.2. Extension or reduction upon poll of certain subscribers

§ 56-484.3. Powers of Commission not restricted; rules and regulations

§ 56-484.4. Repealed

§ 56-484.7. Repealed

§ 56-484.7:1. Offering of communications services

§ 56-484.7:2. Approval

§ 56-484.7:3. Repealed

§ 56-484.7:4. Revocation of Commission approval

§ 56-484.8. Repealed

§ 56-484.12. Definitions

§ 56-484.12:1. Repealed

§ 56-484.13. 9-1-1 Services Board; membership; terms; compensation

§ 56-484.14. Powers and duties of the 9-1-1 Services Board

§ 56-484.15. Repealed

§ 56-484.16. Local emergency telecommunications requirements; text messages; use of digits "9-1-1."

§ 56-484.16:1. PSAP dispatchers; training requirements

§ 56-484.17. Wireless E-911 Fund; uses of Fund; enforcement; audit required

§ 56-484.17:1. Collection of prepaid wireless E-911 charge at point of sale; rate established

§ 56-484.18. Designation of official State Police access number; blocking caller identification prohibited

§ 56-484.19. Definitions

§ 56-484.20. Charges for emergency calls

§ 56-484.21. Instructions for emergency calling

§ 56-484.22. Access to PSAPs from telephone stations on MLTS

§ 56-484.23. Provision of emergency call information

§ 56-484.24. Liability

§ 56-484.25. Exemption for certain counties