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ADA Speakerphone system complies to the American Disabilities Act

Emergency 911 Cellular Phone Specially Designed For Elevators

Wire Line "911 Only" Corded Phone

Elevator Phone Device and Service Comparison

The following provides comparison information on elevator phones that allow an elevator passenger to place a call for emergency assistance.

This site is intended to assist in selection of an elevator phone and service. Installation of these systems may require collaboration with the elevator service provider and approval by the state elevator inspector.

Some elevator phones do not have keypads so they are programmed to automatically connect to a preprogrammed phone number with a 24 hour monitoring service yet some systems can save that 24 hour monitoring service expense by placing a free 911 call.

Most state elevator inspectors do not require the systems to meet ADA American Disabilities Act requirements. If used in a public area your elevator phone might need to meet ADA code requirements where the phone must not require voice communication. This could be a liability issue if the person trapped in the elevator is deaf or unable to communicate. We suggest that you contact your state elevator inspector if you are considering some of the 911 phone solutions for the elevator phone. The emergency 911 phone solutions are best for private facilities such as condominiums and small private businesses that do not have public access to the elevator where non-emergencies calls or prank calls are very unlikely to happen. Programming telephones to a 911 center can be costly as fines may be imposed if police or fire respond to non emergency and prank calls. 911 as a means to answer elevator phone calls is not recommended in public access elevators for those reasons.

It is suggested you consult with the state elevator inspector for approval before you purchase any elevator phone system other than one of the ADA speakerphone systems that complies to the American Disabilities Act. The emergency 911 phone solutions are best for private facilities such as condominiums and small private businesses that do not have public access to the elevator where non-emergencies calls or prank calls are very unlikely to happen.

ADA Speakerphone Wire Line Corded Phone Wire Line "911 Only" Corded Phone 911 Emergency Cell Phone

Initial Cost $ 398.95 to $439.95 $25.50 to $39.95 $98.95 $323.95

Monitoring Service Fee $11.95 to 24.95 per month $11.95 to 24.95 per month $0 Makes a free 911 call $ 0 Makes a Free 911 call

Phone Line Fee $40.00 to $50.00 $40.00 to $50.00 $40.00 to $50.00 $0

Size, Inches WxHxD 4.5 x 6 x 3.25 3.3 x 8 x 3 3.3 x 8 x 3 2.75 x 6 x .75

Installation Mini size mounts in most existing elevator cabinets, plugs into standard phone line Mounts in most existing elevator cabinets with the addition of a wall jack Mounts in most existing elevator cabinets with the addition of a wall jack Emergency 911 Cell Phone with lithium ion cell phone battery, alkaline battery back up power supply, 2 spare alkaline batteries, stainless steel vandal-resistant cable attaches from enclosure to phone

Maintenance Program remotely from a Touch-Tone telephone to dial 911 or a monitored service None None The system is shipped with a fully charged cell phone battery on the emergency cell phone to be connected to the inside of the elevator phone enclosure. The 911 emergency cell phone runs on a lithium ion cell phone battery and as a power supply back up it uses long lasting alkaline batteries that last over 24 months. Plan maintenance on a semi annual basis or more frequent if the phone is tampered with or used to make calls. Charge the spare cell phone battery using the AC charger and spare cell phone to charge and condition the cell phone battery for 8 hours. 9 Volt power supply batteries are placed in the enclosure as a back up power supply.

Benefit The ADA Speakerphone system complies to the American Disabilities Act.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is Federal Civil Rights Legislation enacted 1992. The law provides disabled people with access and accommodations equal to those of the general public. Owners who operate a business or place of public access may need to comply with ADA requirements. Most elevator emergency phone systems use communications systems that are hard wired to a local monitoring center is a difficult, cumbersome and expensive task which involves routing communication cables and wiring around or through obstacles such as floors and walls. When voice communication is transmitted between the elevator and the control station using public phone lines substantial service expenses are incurred PUSH BUTTON: A push and release push-button activates the single number dial or a ring-down line to connect the speakerphone to the emergency operator. Fully powered from the telephone line. Includes braille labels. Wire Line Corded Phone is the lowest cost hardware, can be programmed to auto dial a monitoring service number yet may not meet ADA requirements. Wire Line "911 Only" Corded Phone has no cost for monitoring service. May not meet ADA requirements. The 911 Emergency Cell Phone is the lowest hardware and service cost to meet the minimum requirements for emergency communication in an elevator. This system does not require expensive hard wiring, the high cost associated with the extensive use and maintenance of public phone lines and the monitoring center service fee. Cellular is recommended when a phone line is not readily available. Test the elevator area using a Verizon cellular phone for call capability. If reception is good then the cellular unit is a good solution. This system is recommended for buildings that are 3 floors or less due to the screening out of cellular reception in taller buildings. This system is ideal for Elevette elevators. The emergency cellular phone installation will result in immediate savings. May not meet ADA requirements.

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Allen Tel ADA Speakerphone System
Meets ADA American Disabilities Act Requirements
Model GB3145ADA $398.95

Model GB3145ADA has a single number autodialer for emergency dialing and also has the capability of a single number autodialer for automatic ringdown applications. Features include:

Remote programmable

Activated by a momentary pushbutton and disconnected by the pushbutton or programmable to disconnect on silence or a time out of thirty seconds to ninety-nine minutes

Braille labeling

Two LED lamps to indicate “on” and “help on the way”

I.D. tones to indicate location of the caller

Auto answer and operator monitoring

Line powered

Wire Line "911 Only" Corded Phone Model A210911 $98.95
Model A210911 is a reprogrammed corded ATT Trimline white telephone that can only make 911 calls from a land line wired phone connection. This phone will not make other local or long distance phone calls. The label on the phone handset states "This Phone Will Only Dial and Connect 911 Calls".

911 Emergency Cell Phone with Elevator Phone Cabinet $323.95
The most popular model is the LE209. The model LE209 is an economical and vandal-resistant approach to an elevator emergency phone installation. It requires no phone service fee because it makes free 911 calls. It includes a metal phone cabinet with secure latch, large call 911 sign, 911 emergency cell phone, and laminated operation instructions with anti-theft warning message. The 911 emergency cell phone runs on a lithium ion cell phone battery and as a power supply back up, long lasting alkaline batteries that last over 24 months. Includes 10 tamper resistant seals for door snap latch (with low effort tear off in case of emergency). Plan maintenance on a semi annual basis or more frequent if the phone is tampered with or used to make calls. Follow the maintenance process on the inside of the enclosure. The maintenance process for the system includes using the addition lithium ion cell phone battery supplied with the system and AC charger to remotely charge the phone battery annually as a backup to the alkaline batteries. The phone comes tethered with a stainless steel cable (rated at 45 pounds) to the inside of the enclosure for loss protection. Comes complete with emergency 911 Phone label. Inside enclosure dimensions: H x W x D 2.75 x 6 x .75. If your emergency 911 phone has been irretrievably lost, stolen or destroyed, within one year of the purchase date, you may replace it for one-half the present catalogue price, plus shipping.

Model LE209 emergency 911 cell phone system is designed with 4 levels of assurance that a call can be placed in an emergency situation:
1. Cell phone equipped with a charged lithium ion cell phone battery (only needs to be charged on a semi annual basis)
2. Back up power supply equipped with long lasting alkaline batteries
3. 2 additional spare long lasting alkaline batteries placed inside the enclosure
4. Tamper resistant seal for door latch and anti-theft warning message inside the enclosure

911 Emergency Cell Phone with Elevator Phone Cabinet

The FCC rulings mandate that cellular phones without a monthly service contract be able to make free 911 calls. This is all possible because these 911 cellular phones are programmed to meet the new FCC 911 cellular rules effective December 1, 1997. These new FCC rules mandate that cellular phones without a monthly service contract be able to make free 911 calls any where in the US. The FCC cellular 911 ruling takes effect December 1, 1997 and requires carriers to accept 911 calls from non-validated phones (not activated with a monthly service contract) and forward the cellular 911 call to the local public safety answering point PSAP (911 answering center).

To place an emergency cellular 911 call, press the numbers 911 and then press the send button.
This Emergency “911 only” cellular phone is programmed so it is clearly identified as a 911 phone with the FCC approved program code/phone number. This “911 only” emergency phone does not allow in coming calls and lacks call-back capability from the 911 Public Safety Answering Point PSAP.
These phones are electronically remanufactured to meet manufacturer's specifications. All phones are cosmetically refurbished to remove scratches, dents, cracks, worn or missing parts and are thoroughly cleaned. Additionally, all batteries are new to ensure the longevity of the phone. The phones come equipped with an alkaline backup battery (long-lasting alkaline batteries stay charged for years, simply replace the battery each season). Emergency 911 cellular phones are warranted for 12 months.

911 Emergency Cell Phone with Use in Existing Elevator Phone Cabinet Model L209P $189.95
Model L209P includes a 911 emergency cell phone, laminated operation instructions with anti-theft warning message, lithium ion cell phone battery, long lasting alkaline batteries that last over 24 months, tethered stainless steel cable (rated at 45 pounds) for connection inside of the cabinet for loss protection. Plan maintenance on a semi annual basis or more frequent if the phone is tampered with or used to make calls. Follow the maintenance process label to be placed on the inside of the enclosure. The maintenance process for the system includes using the addition lithium ion cell phone battery supplied with the system and AC charger to remotely charge the phone battery semi annual basis as a backup to the alkaline batteries.

If your emergency 911 phone has been irretrievably lost, stolen or destroyed, within one year of the purchase date, you may replace it for one-half the present catalogue price, plus shipping.

It requires no phone service fee because it makes free 911 calls.

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