§ 270-140. STATION REQUIREMENTS

(a)

Every station and substation used in a commercial or public entity service must meet the following requirements:

(1)

Local Building and Fire Codes;

(2)

The station must be a structure with a system to communicate with each ambulance operating from the station or substation and have adequate sanitary storage space for equipment and material to be used in the operation of the service;

(3)

The substation must be capable of communication with a central dispatch facility with both a primary and a secondary two way communication system;

(4)

Every station and substation must be properly located to permit any ambulance operating there from rapid and safe egress to a main thoroughfare;

(5)

Every station and substation must have adequate off street parking space for all units operating therefrom;

(6)

Every station, unless the service participates in a central dispatch facility approved by the County, must be attended by a dispatcher on a 24 hour basis;

(7)

Every station shall be in compliance with all applicable OSHA requirements.

(8)

Every station and substation must be in clean and sanitary condition and have suitable sleeping quarters for attendants who are scheduled to work a 24 hour shift which are private and separate from operational areas.

(b)

Every station and substation shall be inspected prior to the issuance of any permit and, thereafter, shall be inspected at least once yearly by the Local EMS Agency for the purpose of determining whether or not the station or substation is in compliance with this Chapter and any other Sutter County regulations.