Ariz. Admin. Code § tit. 9, ch. 25, art. 10, tbl. 10.1
The Department classifies defects on a ground ambulance vehicle as major or minor as follows:
INSPECTION ITEM | MAJOR DEFECT | MINOR DEFECT |
EXTERIOR: | ||
Emergency warning lights | Lack of 360° of conspicuity | Cracked, broken, or missing lens Inoperative lamps |
Ground ambulance vehicle body | Damage or rust to the exterior of the ground ambulance vehicle, which interferes with the operation of the ground ambulance vehicle Damage resulting in a hole in the driver's compartment or the patient compartment Holes that may allow exhaust or dust to enter the patient compartment Bolts attaching body to chassis loose, broken, or missing | Damage resulting in cuts or rips to the exterior of the ground ambulance vehicle |
Marking | Missing company identification Incorrect size or location | |
Mirrors or other optical devices allowing monitoring of the area surrounding the ground ambulance vehicle | Exterior rear vision or wide vision mirrors missing or An optical device not functioning according to manufacturer's specifications | Cracked mirror glass Loose mounting bracket bolts or screws Broken mirrors Loose or broken mounting brackets Missing mounting bracket bolts or screws |
Windshield | Unrepaired starred cracks or line cracks extending more than 1 inch from the bottom or side of the windshield Unrepaired starred cracks or line cracks extending more than 2 inches from the top of the windshield | |
Windows | Placement of nontransparent materials which obstruct view Cracked or broken | |
Fuel caps | Fuel caps missing or of a type not specified by the manufacturer | |
Bumpers | Loose or missing bumper | |
Patient compartment doors | Completely or partially missing window panel Two means of egress missing or inoperative | Inoperative open door securing devices Cracked window panels |
Padding over exit areas | Missing padding over exits in the patient compartment Deterioration of padding | |
Fire extinguisher | Absent or non-functional | Not at full charge Expired inspection tag |
Exhaust system | Exhaust fumes in the patient or driver compartment | Muffler not securely attached to the chassis and tailpipe Exhaust pipe brackets not securely attached to the chassis and tailpipe End of tailpipe pinched or bent |
Wheels | Loose or missing lug nuts Broken lugs Cracked or bent rims | |
Tires | Tires on each axle are not of equal size, equal ply ratings, and equal type Bumps, knots, or bulges on any tire Exposed ply or belting on any tire Flat tire on any wheel | Tread groove depth less than 4/32" measured in a tread groove on any tire Not properly inflated |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING: | ||
Head lamps | Inoperative | High beam inoperative Low beam inoperative Inoperative dimmer switch |
Brake lamps | Both inoperative | One inoperative |
Parking lamps | Inoperative | |
Back-up lamps | Inoperative Cracked, broken, or missing lens | |
Tail lamps | Both inoperative | One inoperative Cracked, broken, or missing lens |
Turn signal lamps | Any turn signal lamp inoperative Cracked, broken, or missing lens | |
Side marker lamps | Inoperative Cracked, broken, or missing lens | |
Hazard lamps | Inoperative | |
Loading lamps | Inoperative Cracked, broken, or missing lens | |
ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BATTERY: | ||
Engine compartment | Inoperative hood latch Deterioration of hoses, belts, or wiring Air cooling and heater hoses not secured Fluid leaks other than engine cooling system | |
Battery | Not secured For a vehicle powered by an electric motor, not meeting manufacturer's guidelines for use | Deterioration of battery hold-down clamps Corrosive acid buildup on battery terminals Incapable of generating voltage in compliance with R9-25-1005(B)(4)(b) |
Electrical system | Does not comply with R9-25-1005(B)(7) | |
Engine compartment wiring system | Does not comply with R9-25-1005(B)(5) | |
Engine cooling system | Does not comply with R9-25-1005(B)(3) | Leaks in system Inadequate fluid in reservoir |
Engine intake air cleaner | Does not comply with R9-25-1005(B)(1) | |
DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT: | ||
Air cooling system | Does not maintain temperature required according to R9-25-1005(B)(17) | Unsecured hoses |
Instrument panel | Inoperative gauges, switches, or illumination | |
Global positioning monitoring device | Except if under a waiver granted under R9-25-1005(E), lack of operative equipment | |
Horn | Inoperative | |
Siren | Inoperative | |
Steering wheel bracing | Steering wheel bracing cracked | |
Windshield-washer system | Does not comply with R9-25-1005(B)(41) | |
Windshield defroster/defogger | Inoperative Ventilation system openings partially blocked | |
Windshield wipers | Inoperative wiper on driver's side | Inoperative speed control Split or cracked wiper blade Inoperative wiper on passenger's side |
Windshield | Windshield that is obstructed Placement of nontransparent materials that obstruct view | |
Equipment | Inability to secure equipment | |
Occupant restraint system | Absence of an occupant restraint system or inoperative occupant restraint system in the driver's compartment | Frayed material on the occupant restraint system |
Spot lamp in driver's compartment | Inoperative | |
Exhaust system | Exhaust fumes in the driver's compartment | |
PATIENT COMPARTMENT: | ||
Air cooling system | Does not maintain temperature required according to R9-25-1005(B)(17) | Unsecured hoses |
Heating system | Unsecured hoses Does not maintain minimum temperature required in R9-25-1005(B)(23) | |
Equipment | Inability to secure oxygen tanks Inability of fixed oxygen tank to hold pressure | Inability to secure other equipment Inability of portable oxygen tank to hold pressure |
Interior wall and floor coverings and seat upholstery | Visible blood, body fluids, or tissue | Unrepaired cuts or holes in seats Missing pieces of floor covering Upholstery, floor, walls, or ceiling not capable of being disinfected |
Occupant restraint systems and securing belts | More than one inoperative occupant restraint system in the patient compartment Absence of securing belts on a stretcher | Frayed material on the occupant restraint system or securing belt One inoperative occupant restraint system in the patient compartment |
Stretcher fastener | Does not comply with R9-25-1005(B)(38) | |
Hangers | Supports or hangers protruding more than 2" when not being used | |
Edges | Presence of exposed sharp edges | |
Patient Compartment interior lamps | All lamps inoperative | Inoperative individual lamps Missing lens |
Stretcher | Does not comply with R9-25-1005(B)(37) | |
Exhaust system | Exhaust fumes in the patient compartment | |
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: | ||
Communication capability between an ambulance attendant and the dispatch center | Lack of operative communication equipment | |
Communication capability between an ambulance attendant and the physician proving on-line medical direction | Lack of operative communication equipment | |
GENERAL SYSTEMS: | ||
Frame | Cracks in frame | |
Suspension | Broken suspension parts U-bolts loose or missing | Bent suspension parts Leaking shock absorbers Cracks or breaks in shock absorber mounting brackets |
Side insulation | Missing or settled insulation | Inadequate insulation |
Parking brake | Inoperative | |
Vehicle brakes | Inoperative | Fluid leaks |
Steering system | Inoperative | Power steering belts slipping Power steering belts cracked or frayed Fluid leaks Fluid does not fill the reservoir between the full level and the add level indicator on the dipstick |
Ariz. Admin. Code tit. 9, ch. 25, art. 10, tbl. 10.1