This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE SIRENS
- Ground Vehicle Standard
- J1849_199508
- Revised
Sector:
Issuing Committee:
Language:
English
Scope
This SAE Recommended Practice provides test procedures, requirements, and guidelines for electronic and electromechanical sirens for use on authorized emergency vehicles. It is based on the performance of state-of-the-art devices that have proven effective in emergency service. However, it is important for the user to understand that such devices will not necessarily be heard by the drivers of every vehicle under all conditions in time to permit all drivers to take appropriate action.
Sound levels high enough to be heard at reasonable distances in soundproofed automobiles with operating air-conditioners and stereo sound systems are so high as to be environmentally unacceptable. The siren is a useful warning device for calling for the righ-of-way by an emergency vehicle but must always be used in conjunction with effective visual warning devices and operated only by properly trained personnel.
Recommended Content
Ground Vehicle Standard | Emergency Vehicle Sirens |
Ground Vehicle Standard | Minimum Performance of the Warning Light System Used on Emergency Vehicles |
Aerospace Standard | Aircraft Seat Design Guidance and Clarifications |
Topic
Data Sets - Support Documents
No Datasets Available
Issuing Committee
Reference
* Redlines comparisons are available for those standards
listed in the Revision History that contain a radio button. A
redline comparison of the current version against a revision is
accomplished by selecting the radio button next to the standard and
then selecting 'compare'. At this time, Redline versions only exist
for some AMS standards. SAE will continue to add redline versioning
with ongoing updates to SAE MOBILUS.