EN 1789 Ambulance Certification: Safety and European Compliance

EN 1789 certification represents a fundamental standard to ensure the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of road ambulances in Europe. ATS Group provides a complete technical support and consultancy service for manufacturers, converters, and healthcare operators who want to ensure that their vehicles meet all the requirements of the EN 1789 standard.

What is EN 1789?

The EN 1789 standard defines the technical and functional requirements for ambulances, including:

  • Patient and crew safety;
  • Medical equipment and stretchers;
  • Fixation systems and structural strength;
  • Electrical systems, lighting, and ventilation;
  • Performance and compliance testing.

Compliance with EN 1789 is essential for the commercialization and legal use of ambulances in Europe.

Types of ambulances according to EN 1789

The standard classifies ambulances based on the level of care:

  • Type A (A1, A2): transport of non-critical patients;
  • Type B: emergency ambulance;
  • Type C: mobile intensive care unit.

Each type has specific requirements regarding safety, equipment, and configuration.

ATS services for EN 1789 compliance

We provide comprehensive technical-specialist support, including:

  • Analysis of EN 1789 requirements applicable to the Vehicle;
  • Support in ambulance design and conversion;
  • Safety verification of fixation systems and structures;
  • Inspection of the medical compartment layout;
  • Compliance testing of electrical systems, lighting, and medical devices;
  • Preparation of technical reports and official documentation;
  • Support during audits and inspections.

Why choose ATS?

  • Experience in the automotive and medical sectors;
  • Technical, independent, and certified approach;
  • Full support from design to certification;
  • In-depth knowledge of European Regulations;
  • Reduced risk of non-compliance and faster certification timelines.

Benefits of EN 1789 certification

  • Ensures the safety of patients and operators;
  • Compliance with European Regulations;
  • Greater reliability and market credibility;
  • Reduced legal risks;
  • Improved product quality.

why choose ats group?

ATS Group is a group of companies operating in the field
of Inspections, Certifications and Type Approvals in the Automotive sector.

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ATS Europe, as a Certification Body accredited under ISO 17021-1: 2015 as a Certification Body for Quality Management Systems under ISO 9001: 2015, has become a leading company in the field of certifications.

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The test laboratories affiliated with ATS Group are ISO 17025 accredited, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and compliance with international standards.

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Our proprietary online platform can manage the whole Approval process, fron the quotation till the direct download on the final Type Approval Certificate.

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