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Government Legislation

  • [Other] Rules on Standards for Ambulances and Facilities for Emergency Patient Transport
    • Competent Ministry : Ministry of Health and Welfare
    • Advance Publication of Legislation : 2026-02-04
    • Opinion Submission Deadline : 2026-03-16

[Background]


○ The Act was amended to mandate a 70cm space between the driver's partition and the cot for effective emergency medical care.


○ Government intervention is needed to adjust ambulance patient compartment length regulations so manufacturers can ensure this space.


[Main Points]


○ Adjusting the patient compartment length from 250cm to 290cm or more to ensure a 70cm space.


Regulatory effect assessment
  • 구급차의 기준 및 응급환자이송업의 시설 등 기준에 관한 규칙(규제영향분석서)_20260127.hwp [download]
Legislative proposal (draft)
  • ★구급차의 기준 및 응급환자이송업의 시설 등 기준에 관한 규칙 일부개정령(안).hwpx [download]