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3.10.4
PATIENT COMPARTMENT INTERIOR DIMENSIONAL PARAMETERS.
The patient compartment shall provide, but not be limited to, a minimum of 9.2 cubic meters
(325 cubic feet) of space, less 1 cubic meter (35 cubic feet) for cabinets, while complying with
the following:
Length: Unless otherwise specified or permitted by the purchaser (see 6.2-cc), length, measured
from the partition to the inside edge of the rear loading doors at the floor, shall be at least 310 cm
(122 in.). This length in the compartment shall provide at least 64 cm (25 in.) and not more than
76 cm (30 in.) of unobstructed space at the head of the primary patient, measured from the face
of the backrest of the EMT seat to the forward edge of the cot. A minimum of 25 cm (10 in.)
shall be provided, from the end of the mattress to the rear loading doors, to permit clearance for
traction or long board splints.
Width: The width of the compartment, after installation of the cabinets, shall provide 46 cm (18
in.) +/- 15 cm (6 in.) of clear aisle walkway between cot and base of squad bench, with the cot
located in the street side (non-centered) position. Height: Unless otherwise specified by the
purchaser (see 6.2-dd), the patient compartment shall provide at least 152 cm (60 in.) height,
over the primary patient area, measured from floor to ceiling panels.
3.10.5 BODY, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION.
For modular construction, the body shall be all welded aluminum or, when specified or
approved by the purchaser (see 6.2-ee), other lightweight, inherently corrosion resistant
materials of equal, or greater, strength. The exterior of the body shall be finished smooth
with symmetrically radiused corners and edges, including rub-rails when specified (see
3.15.3-19), and shall include doors and windows specified herein. Ambulance body, as a
unit, shall be designed and built to provide impact and patient compartment penetration
resistance and shall be of sufficient strength to support the entire weight of the fully loaded
vehicle on its top or side, if overturned, without separation of joints or permanently deforming
roof bow or reinforcements, body posts, doors, stringers, floor, inner linings, outer panels,
rub-rails, and other reinforcements. Wood, or wood products, shall not be used for structural
framing. As evidence that the ambulance body meets the above criteria, the manufacturers
body (fabricated, modified, or converted), excluding the conventional cab, shall furnish for
each body model (Type) a certification that the ambulance body meets Static Load Test for
Ambulance Body Structure, AMD Standard No. 001.
Additionally, the roof structure, liner, and outer skin or cap shall be designed and constructed
to prevent separation and the possible ejection of patients or crew in the event of an accident
and shall include welded and, if necessary, reinforced attachments to the body.
WARNING: ANY ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CARPETING, FABRIC, OR
INSIDE/OUTSIDE PLASTIC TYPE CARPETING, ETC. THAT RESISTS
CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION SHALL NOT BE USED IN ANY
STORAGE OR PATIENT COMPARTMENT.
3.10.6
AMBULANCE BODY STRUCTURE.
All parts of the ambulance body and attachments shall be fastened with rust-resistant fasteners in
a manner which will preclude loosening. Cabinets, benches, partitions, oxygen cylinder holders,
guide rails, and cot holders shall be attached to metal tapping plates and/or framing welded to
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