We replace approximately 350 vehicles per year, of which 230 are frontline vehicles. The majority of our fleet is leased for a maximum period of four years. NSW Ambulance has one of the largest and most modern public ambulance fleets in the world, made up of approximately 1500 vehicles, of which approximately 1000 are front line ambulance vehicles with an average age of 20 months. These dimensions are required to accommodate roof mounted radio aerials. The minimum height of the canopy from finished paved area to the underside should be 3.8 metres. Canopies must be clear of the vehicle turning circles and the stretcher handling area. The surface beneath the canopy should be level and non-slip and ideally at the same level as the entrance to the building. The canopy over the entrance is to be large enough to provide ample cover for two paramedics to unload the patient from the rear of the vehicle. Turning circles and clearances to kerbs, existing buildings or other obstructions are for the current largest size of ambulance vehicle which requires a minimum turning circle of 15 metres.
vehicle overhang area to be kept clear of permanent fixed objects. all dimensions are in metres 1.9 23.0 1.9 7.6 4.0 4.0 min m in min min min m in 3. all dimensions are to the lip of kerb and channel 1. Stretcher and Vehicle Dimensions (PDF, 438.78 KB) 5.0m car cul-de-sac 8.8m service vehicle cul-de-sac 8.8m service vehicle side turning bay 8.8m service vehicle t turning bay 1.9 6.0 1.9 7.6 2.Ambulance Access Specifications for Hospitals and Other Buildings (PDF, 173.96 KB).Surfaces to driveways should be smooth but non slip and be without uncovered drainage gutters or speed humps.
In some locations the sign may need to be illuminated. These minimum dimensions should not be used as a planning standard but. The following factors must be given prime consideration in the design of an ambulance entry.Īmbulance driveways should be exclusive to ambulance vehicles.Įntrance to driveways should indicated with a clear directory sign, which may read, "AMBULANCE ENTRY" or "AMBULANCE ONLY". 1 Vehicle dimensions 2 Turning circles 3 Dimensions of US and Australian vehicles. Access Requirements: Ambulance Vehicles and EquipmentĪmbulance access to buildings and hospitals should provide ample space at entrances and on driveways to set down and pick up patients.
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