Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 735 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DRIVER AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES DIVISION
Division 110 - HORNS/SIRENS/SOUND DEVICES
Section 735-110-0010 - Siren Standards

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 735-110-0010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) Siren rules shall apply to sirens as required on authorized emergency vehicles in accordance with ORS 801.260, 815.230, 820.370, and 820.380.

(2) Sirens that meet requirements of standards in CAC Title 13, Article 8, with included ANS and SAE items shall be acceptable for use on ambulances and emergency vehicles.

(3) Sirens may contain the "nonsiren" "Hi-Lo" function, however, this function shall not be used instead of other siren functions or warning sounds.

(4) Ambulances regulated by the Health Services are also subject to siren requirements of that agency. This includes, but is not limited to, the federal specification for the "Star-of-Life Ambulance," KKK-A-1822B, Part 3.14.6, dated June 1, 1985.

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, ORS 815.030 & ORS 820.370

Stats. Implemented: ORS 815.030, ORS 815.225 - ORS 815.230 & ORS 820.350 - ORS 820.370

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