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Allowable Sound Output - Emergency Vehicles

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 11:46 am
by Ockert Rosco
What is the allowable dB for an Emergency Warning Siren, 100W and 200W fiited to an emergency vehicle

Re: Allowable Sound Output - Emergency Vehicles

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:21 pm
by JasonC
Your best bet is to ask this question over on https://elightbars.org/forums/forums/au ... ipment.13/

However, I believe only wattages, not dB levels, are mandated for emergency vehicles. (ex. DOT section KKK specs for transport ambulances require 200w. NFPA requires 100w for fire apparatus.)

Re: Allowable Sound Output - Emergency Vehicles

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:15 am
by Ockert Rosco
Thank you for the reply. Appreciated