The policy applies to emergency-only telephones and other telephones placed primarily for emergency purposes. Both indoor and outdoor locations are covered. The policy does not apply to telephones placed primarily for convenience or other general-use purpose. Although there is considerable pressure to install emergency telephones on campus, they are used infrequently. Nonetheless, emergency-only telephones are appropriate in troubled or potentially troubled locations where other communication devices are impractical.
Anecdotal reports say that most calls from emergency-only telephones result from stuck elevators.
Flashing strobe light when connected to University Police automatically triggered when telephone is activated. Mountings manufactured on campus are discouraged because of aesthetics and difficulty with inclusion in major projects. Phone to operate on standard telephone line with auto-dialer. These will meet ADA requirements if equipped with TTY for hearing-impaired. Non-ADA Compatible telephones, esp.