This SAE Recommended Practice describes the test procedures for conducting side impact occupant restraint and equipment mounting integrity tests for ambulance patient compartment applications. Its purpose is to describe crash pulse characteristics and establish recommended test procedures that will standardize restraint system and equipment mounting testing for ambulances. Descriptions of the test set-up@ test instrumentation@ photographic/video coverage@ and the test fixtures are included.
SAE J2956-2016 history
2022SAE J2956-2022 Occupant Restraint and Equipment Mounting Integrity – Side Impact Ambulance Patient Compartment
2016SAE J2956-2016 Occupant Restraint and Equipment Mounting Integrity – Side Impact Ambulance Patient Compartment
2011SAE J2956-2011 Occupant Restraint and Equipment Mounting Integrity Side Impact System-Level Ambulance Patient Compartment