806.3 Guest Rooms With Communication Features

Guest rooms required to provide communication features shall comply with 806.3.

Advisory 806.3 Guest Rooms with Communication Features.  In guest rooms required to have accessible communication features, consider ensuring compatibility with adaptive equipment used by people with hearing impairments.  To ensure communication within the facility, as well as on commercial lines, provide telephone interface jacks that are compatible with both digital and analog signal use.  If an audio headphone jack is provided on a speaker phone, a cutoff switch can be included in the jack so that insertion of the jack cuts off the speaker.  If a telephone-like handset is used, the external speakers can be turned off when the handset is removed from the cradle.  For headset or external amplification system compatibility, a standard subminiature jack installed in the telephone will provide the most flexibility.

Where emergency warning systems are provided, alarms complying with 702 shall be provided.

Visible notification devices shall be provided to alert room occupants of incoming telephone calls and a door knock or bell.  Notification devices shall not be connected to visible alarm signal appliances.  Telephones shall have volume controls compatible with the telephone system and shall comply with 704.3. Telephones shall be served by an electrical outlet complying with 309 located within 48 inches (1220 mm) of the telephone to facilitate the use of a TTY.