New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 41 - ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES; MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE PROGRAMS, SPECIALTY CARE TRANSPORT SERVICES AND AIR MEDICAL SERVICES
Subchapter 10 - SPECIFIC SPECIALTY CARE TRANSPORT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Section 8:41-10.19 - Vehicle certification to Federal specifications

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 8:41-10.19

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) Each SCTU shall be certified to meet the version of Federal Specifications for Ambulances, KKK-A-1822, that was current at the time the vehicle was manufactured. The certification shall be made by the vehicle manufacturer or converter in accordance with applicable paragraphs of the Federal KKK-A-1822 specifications.

(b) Each SCTU shall be equipped with the following items:

1. A solid-state inverter for on-board 115 volt AC power (KKK-A-1822D, Section 3.7.8.3);

2. Electrical 115 volt AC receptacles (KKK-A-1822D, Section 3.7.8.2); and

3. An appropriate number of electrical receptacles for medical equipment utilization.

(c) The following exceptions to the Federal KKK-A-1822 specifications are permitted. Inclusion of these items on an SCTU is optional:

1. Spare tire and storage;

2. Tools for changing a tire;

3. 115 volt AC utility power;

4. Utility power connector;

5. Spotlight;

6. Exterior storage accommodation;

7. Extrication equipment and storage;

8. Color, paint and finish; and

9. Color standards and tolerances.

(d) The following exceptions to the Federal KKK-A-1822 specifications are permitted, within the parameters noted:

1. Emergency lighting: The provider may specify emergency lights other than those required in the Federal specifications, but all exterior lighting shall be in accordance with standards for authorized emergency vehicles, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:24;

2. Suction aspirators: The installed and portable aspirators (suction units) shall meet the standards of this chapter; and

3. Emblems and markings: The purchaser of the vehicle may specify the location of additional lettering and markings beyond those required under the Federal specifications, so long as they are consistent with the limitations set forth in this chapter.

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