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areas that are illuminated while the vehicle is in motion. The patient compartment dome lighting
(3.8.5.1) shall be sufficient to illuminate the step-well (3.10.12). The EMT's control panel shall
be separately illuminated. All lights shall have lamp shells and housings grounded.
3.8.5.1 PATIENT COMPARTMENT ILLUMINATION.
Normal white illumination (dome and EMT's switch panel lighting) in the patient compartment
shall not be less than 15 foot candle intensity, measured along the centerline of the clear floor
without any outside ambient light. The primary cot shall be provided with a minimum of 35 foot
candles of illumination measured on at least 90 percent of the cot's surface area. Blue light(s) or
lenses shall not be used. Patient compartment lights shall not be powered by the vehicle's 115
volt AC system if so equipped. The patient compartment dome lighting (in the dim setting) and
loading lamp(s) shall be automatically activated when the patient compartment doors are opened.
All interior dome lighting, including "checkout" lights, shall be near flush mounted and not protrude
more than 3.8 cm (1.5 in.). The use of fluorescent lighting which operates on 12 volts DC, meets
the above performance and interference requirements of paragraph 3.7.12, can be used in lieu
of incandescent lighting. Fluorescent fixture(s) shall have a removable cover that positively locks
in place. The fluorescent tube shall be positively locked in place to preclude loosening due to
vehicle movement or vibration.
Dome lighting shall not consume more than 15 amps in the bright setting and shall have
two separately protected and controlled circuits. Switches, electronic controls, or
fireproofed rheostats may be used to control lighting.
3.8.5.2 PATIENT COMPARTMENT "CHECKOUT LIGHTS".
When specified (see 3.15.3-9), two "patient compartment checkout lights" shall be furnished
with 6 candle power lamps, or equal, and 5 minute timer switch that is wired directly to the
ammeter shunt (battery side of load disconnect switch). (See Figure 5A and 5B). One of
the light fixtures shall be located towards the front of the patient compartment and one
towards the rear. The checkout lights may be integrated into the standard patient
compartment lighting by activating two of the lamps in the "dim" circuit.
NOTE:
USE OF CHECKOUT LIGHTS MINIMIZES BATTERY CYCLING,
PRECLUDES THE NECESSITY FOR TURNING ON BATTERIES, AND
USE OF HIGHER POWER COMPARTMENT LIGHTING.
3.9
CAB-BODY DRIVER COMPARTMENT AND EQUIPMENT.
3.9.1
DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT, CAB-BODY STRUCTURE.
All cab compartments shall be of sufficient size to accommodate a driver and assistant, with
space to perform driving and control activities. The cab (Type I) or the cab-body (Types II and
III) shall be organized and designed with the specified and required equipment and accessories
for ease of operation and safety.
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