§ 5.5-4. Inspection of ambulances.

Upon receipt of an application for an ambulance operator permit, the permit officer shall within fifteen (15) days inspect the ambulances listed in the application. Each ambulance approved must meet the following requirements at the time of inspection and at all times thereafter while being used in ambulance service:

(a)

That it is suitable for the transportation of patients from the standpoint of health, sanitation and safety, in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 5.5-14.

(b)

That it complies with all state laws and local ordinances relating to health and sanitation and to motor vehicles generally.

(c)

That it is equipped with lights, sirens and special markings to designate it as an ambulance as may be required by state law or city ordinance. In addition, each ambulance must be marked on both sides with the name or trade name of the proposed permit holder, easily readable from a distance of at least fifty (50) feet.

(d)

That it contains necessary emergency equipment, in proper condition and ready for use, in compliance with the regulations of section 5.5-14.

(e)

That it is equipped with a properly functioning two-way radio operated on the frequencies used for direct radio communication with hospital emergency rooms within the city.

(Ord. of 12-2-80, § 4)