Or. Admin. Code § 735-110-0020 - Approval of Sirens

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

(2) Manufacturer methods for verifying siren approval by the Transportation Safety shall be:

(a) A Notice of Equipment Compliance issued by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). This shall constitute Transportation Safety approval, provided:

(A) The siren is tested to comply with standards adopted by Transportation Safety; and

(B) The Notice of Equipment Compliance is on file with Transportation Safety.

(b) A certificate of approval issued by Transportation Safety.

(3) To request issuance of a certificate of approval by Transportation Safety, a manufacturer shall submit:

(a) A written request; and

(b) A test report from a testing laboratory that shows the siren complies with standards adopted by Transportation Safety.

(4) Testing to Transportation Safety standards shall not preclude testing to more stringent standards.

(5) A certificate of approval issued by Transportation Safety shall show an expiration date. This shall be five years from the date of issuance, except when approval is for a shorter, limited term.

(6) A new test report and a request for renewal of Transportation Safety's approval certificate shall be submitted if continued sale of the siren is desired. The report and request must be submitted at least one month and not more than six months prior to the expiration date.

(7) The manufacturer shall notify Transportation Safety of any changes in identification markings, or of modifications or changes in design, mechanical construction or function that may affect the performance of an approved siren. Tests or testing results of the modified device may be required at the discretion of Transportation Safety.

(8) Even though an AAMVA compliance notice or a Transportation Safety approval certificate has expired, a siren owner may:

(a) Continue to use a siren installed on a vehicle prior to the expiration date;

(b) Transfer a siren between owned vehicles; or

(c) Sell the siren for use on another emergency vehicle.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 735-110-0020

MV 63, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75; MV 10-1987, f. & ef. 9-1-87; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-165-0020

Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, ORS 815.010, ORS 815.030 & ORS 820.370

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