A. Specifications: No ambulance service licensed hereunder shall either replace any ambulance used by said service or add any ambulance to such service unless said ambulance or ambulances conform to the specifications set forth below:
1. The ambulance vehicle shall have space for a driver, an attendant, and not less than two (2) litter patients. The patients shall be able to be positioned in the vehicle so that at least one can be given life-support in transit. There shall be security capabilities between the driver's compartment and the patient's compartment. The vehicle should be able to carry equipment and medical supplies for safeguarding personnel and patients under hazardous conditions, and for maximum emergency medical care, both outside the vehicle and in transit. The emergency vehicle should be designed to provide maximum safety and comfort for the patient.
2. Minimum space between the head of the litter and the bulkhead of the vehicle shall be at least twenty five inches (25"), including a seat for an attendant so positioned that he can provide respiratory care and resuscitation.
3. Minimum space at the foot of the litter shall be five inches (5") to accommodate traction splints and an attendant.
4. Minimum space between litters shall be fifteen inches (15") so that an attendant can move between litters, and kneel to perform external cardiac compression and other medical functions.
5. The minimum height shall be at least fifty four inches (54") from floor to ceiling in the patient compartment.
B. Inspection By Sheriff: Prior to the issuance of an ambulance certificate hereunder, or the renewal thereof, the sheriff shall inspect each ambulance, and certify to the board of commissioners that it conforms with and is equipped in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. In lieu of an inspection by the sheriff, an inspection by the Idaho department of health and welfare, emergency medical services bureau, or an agent thereof may be submitted, provided that said inspection complies with requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 98-05, 1-26-1998, eff. 2-9-1998)