S-2.3, r. 2 - Regulation respecting standards, specifications and quality criteria applicable to 9-1-1 emergency centres and to certain secondary emergency call centres

Section 6 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

6. The premises used for processing emergency calls and those used for the equipment necessary for the operations of a 9-1-1 emergency centre must be situated above the first floor of a building.

The premises must

(1)  have continuous and uninterrupted electrical power including dedicated electrical circuits, uninterruptible power supply, a generator functional at all times and an external plug or any other safe device that allows the connection of a generator; and

(2)  be equipped with fire extinguishing equipment to ensure protection of the computer and electronic equipment.

The centre must test its electric power system and generator every 3 months.

O.C. 1042-2010, s. 6.