Seguridad Y Salud Laboral

U.S. General Services Administration

Federal Specification for the Star-of-Life Ambulance

KKK-A-1822F August 1, 2007

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SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND CLASSIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DELIVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 1: Emergency Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1: Certification & Payload Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 2: Payload Calculation Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 3: 12-Volt DC Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 4: 125-Volt AC ElectricalSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 5: Portable Equipment Battery Charging Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 SCOPE.
This specification identifies the minimum requirements for new automotive Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulances (except military fieldambulances) built on Original Equipment Manufacturer's Chassis (OEM) that are prepared by the OEM for use as an ambulance. The ambulances are front or rear wheel driven (4x2) and minimally warranted as specified in Section 6. Refurbishing and remounted vehicles are not covered by this standard. This standard applies to new vehicles only. By definition an ambulance is a vehicle used for emergencymedical care and patient transport. This specification is for the construction of ambulances, not for vehicles intended for use as fire apparatus. National and international standards exist for automotive fire apparatus. These standards can be obtained from organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Section 3 of this specification contains: • Optional configurations. • Aworksheet to assist the purchaser in developing their procurement requirements. 1.1.1 DEFINITION OF AMBULANCE. The ambulance is defined as a vehicle used for emergency medical care that provides: • A driver’s compartment. • A patient compartment to accommodate an emergency medical services provider (EMSP) and one patient located on the primary cot so positioned that the primary patient can be givenintensive life-support during transit. • Equipment and supplies for emergency care at the scene as well as during transport. • Safety, comfort, and avoidance of aggravation of the patient’s injury or illness. • Two-way radio communication. • Audible and Visual Traffic warning devices. PURPOSE. The purpose of this document is to describe ambulances that are authorized to display the “Star of Life”symbol. It establishes minimum specifications, performance parameters and essential criteria for the design of ambulances and to provide a practical degree of standardization. The object is to provide ambulances that are nationally recognized, properly constructed, easily maintained, and, when professionally staffed and provisioned, will function reliably in pre-hospital or other mobile emergencymedical service.

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“STAR OF LIFE” CERTIFICATION. The final stage ambulance manufacturer (FSAM) shall furnish to a purchaser an authenticated certification and label stating that the ambulance and equipment comply with this specification and applicable change notices in effect on the date the ambulance is contracted for. FSAMs making this certification are permitted to...