§ 83-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

AUTOMATIC LOCATION IDENTIFICATION (ALI)

A telephone network capability that enables the automatic display of information defining the geographical location of the telephone used to place a wireline 9-1-1 call.

AUTOMATIC NUMBER IDENTIFICATION (ANI)

A telephone network capability that enables the automatic display of the telephone number used to place a wireline 9-1-1 call.

ENHANCED 9-1-1 SERVICE (E-911)

A service consisting of telephone network features and PSAPs provided for users of telephone systems enabling such users to reach a PSAP by dialing the digits "9-1-1". Such service automatically directs 9-1-1 emergency telephone calls to the appropriate PSAPs by selective routing based on the geographical location from which the emergency call originated and provides the capability for ANI and ALI features.

GRID MAP

A map showing areas of the County by numbered grids which enables emergency services to more quickly identify location of streets and buildings.

HOUSE NUMBERING

Numbers assigned to residences and buildings, both now and in the future, which enables emergency services to more quickly identify location of buildings on any given street.

PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY

A functional division of a public agency which provides fire-fighting, police, medical or other emergency services, or a private entity which provides such services on a voluntary basis.

PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP)

A communications facility equipped and staffed on a twenty-four-hour-basis to receive and process 9-1-1 calls.

STREET

Highways, streets, avenues, boulevards, roads, lanes, alleys, or any way which provides ingress and egress by the public.