Or. Admin. Code § 735-110-0010 - Siren Standards

(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.

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Or. Admin. Code § 735-110-0010

MV 63, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75; MV 10-1987, f. & ef. 9-1-87; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-080-0050

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