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NENA seeks volunteers for a new working group to address specific items identified as future work in the NENA Standard for NG9-1-1 GIS Data Model. This document will be developed in compliance with ANSI Essential Requirements processes. The scope of this working group is limited to these items:

  • Canada extension
  • Inconsistencies related to layer names, domains, and street type field names
  • Potential data model structure or content modifications needed for atypical street naming and the representation of driveways and non-traversable roads. Recommendations for data model structural changes will be considered as provided from the GIS Stewardship for NG9-1-1: Road Centerlines WG.
  • Clarifying text for R/L domain concepts
  • Clarifying text for spatial references and horizontal accuracy…