N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-10.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:41-10.17 - Ramps and lifts

(a) There may, but need not, be a ramp, lift or other device for the safe entry and exit of occupied standard size stretchers and/or isolettes. Any such device shall be permanently fastened to the vehicle and be capable of accommodating a load of at least 500 pounds. When the vehicle is in transit, the device shall be secured in a crashworthy manner and shall be positioned so as not to obstruct both of the patient compartment exterior doorways.

1. Any such ramp, lift or other device shall have a slip resistant surface, be structurally sound, free from defects and provide a rigid interlocking surface when being utilized.

2. Any ramp, lift or other device that relies on electric, hydraulic or other power for its operation shall be capable of manual operation by an unassisted person or there shall be a manually operated backup device. The manual backup device shall be capable of both lifting and lowering the patient and shall perform either function within five minutes.

(b) Portable ramps may be utilized, provided that:

1. The ramp is certified by the manufacturer for the type of duty for which it is to be utilized (for example, loading isolette stretchers not to exceed a total of 300 pounds);

2. The ramp is attached to the vehicle body by a mechanism that prohibits the ramp from moving or dislodging when the ramp is being utilized; and

3. The ramp is stored in compliance with the standards for crashworthy storage of equipment set forth at 8:41-4.1. Storage of the ramp shall not interfere with the crewmembers' ability to access the patient or move about the patient compartment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-10.17