§ 31.0818. Ambulance Safety and Emergency Equipment Requirements.  


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  • Ambulances shall be maintained at all times in good mechanical repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
    (a) Minimum Equipment. All ambulances shall be equipped with all safety and emergency equipment required for ambulances by the California Vehicle Code and the California Administrative Code and administrative rules of the County Health Officer and the local EMS Agency as the same are now written, or hereafter amended.
    (b) ALS and LALS Ambulance Equipment. In addition to the regular ambulance equipment and supplies, the ALS and LALS ambulances shall also be equipped as required by administrative rules of the County Health Officer and the local EMS Agency.
    (c) Maintenance of Emergency Equipment and Supplies. Dressings, bandaging, instruments, and other medical supplies used for care and treatment of patients shall be protected so they are suitable for use from a medical standpoint.
    (Ord. 2084, passed - -1976; Am. Ord. 3251, passed - -1998)