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3.10.15 BULKHEAD/ PARTITION FOR TYPE II AND III VEHICLES.
A full height and width partition or bulkhead (with or without compartments), having rollbar
characteristics and a walkthru opening with a door shall be placed between the driver and
patient's compartment. This partition shall be located directly behind the driver and companion
seats when in the rearmost position. The partition shall be secured on the sides, ceiling, and floor
by welding or bolting to tapping plates.
3.10.15.1 DOOR / WALKTHRU.
Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser to delete walkthru or to specify or approve
alternate door opening dimensions (see 6.2-hh), the door opening shall be at least 43 cm
(17 in.) wide and 117 cm (46 in.) high and shall provide an aisle between the compartments.
The door shall have at least a 968 sq. cm (150 square in.), transparent, shatterproof viewing
panel in the center section at the driver's eye level. The door shall be secured with a driver's
side self-latching device in the open and closed positions. (see 3.10.2).
3.10.15.2 WALKTHRU DELETION.
When specified (see 6.2-hh), the partition door shall be deleted and a window, as specified
in 3.10.2, shall be furnished. When specified (see 6.2-hh), additional compartments shall
also be furnished in the space normally occupied by the door opening, including the area
above the required pass thru window. Further, a console (see 3.15.3-29) may be specified
between the driver and passenger seat.
NOTE:
PURCHASER SHOULD CONSIDER DELETING THE WALKTHRU
BECAUSE, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING INCREASED SPACE FOR
COMPARTMENTS AND THE CAPABILITY OF ADDING A RADIO
CONTROL HEAD/MAP BOOK CONSOLE (SEE 3.9.2 and 3.15.3-29)
BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS, THE DELETION OF THE DOOR ALSO
PROVIDES FOR ISOLATION OF THE DRIVER FROM VIOLENT
PATIENTS AND THE SEPARATION OF INDIVIDUALS THAT MAY BE
ACCOMPANYING THE PATIENT WHO COULD INTERFERE WITH
PATIENT CARE.
3.10.16 INSULATION.
The entire body, sides, ends, and roof of the patient's compartment shall be completely insulated
to enhance the performance of the environmental systems, specified in 3.4.2 and 3.13, and
prevent external noise from entering the vehicle interior. The insulation shall be a non-
settling type, vermin-proof, mildew-proof, fire retardant, non-toxic, and non-hygroscopic. If
fiberglass insulation is used, it shall not be exposed to water, e.g. door panels.
3.10.17 INTERIOR SURFACES.
The interior of the body shall be free of all sharp projections. All hangers or supports for
equipment and devices shall be mounted as flush as possible with the surrounding surface.
The finish of the entire patient compartment, including interiors of storage cabinets, shall
be: impervious to soap and water, disinfectants, mildew, fire resistant, comply with FMVSS
302; and be easily cleaned/disinfected (carpeting, cloth, and fabrics are not acceptable).
Interior body lining and cabinetry materials, excluding the cab compartment (see 3.9), shall
be selected to minimize dead weight and shall be plastic laminated or painted aluminum
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