Volusia County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 118. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES |
Article IV. WRECKERS |
Division 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
§ 118-95. Equipment required.
Every wrecker towing a vehicle, when the tow originates within the county, shall be equipped with the following:
(1)
Minimum manufacturer's capacity of one ton.
(2)
Boom capacity not less than four tons.
(3)
Power winch not less than four tons.
(4)
One hundred feet or more of three-eighths inch cable per winch; except for flat beds which shall have 50 feet or more of three-eighths inch cable.
(5)
Name of concern on both sides of the vehicles.
(6)
The following equipment:
a.
Fenders.
b.
Heavy-duty push broom.
c.
Floodlights on hoist.
d.
One shovel.
e.
One ax.
f.
One pinch bar, prybar, or crowbar.
g.
One four-pound CO2 fire extinguisher.
h.
One set of bolt cutters.
i.
Emergency rotating or flashing roof light (amber).
j.
Four-way lug wrenches.
k.
Jumper cables.
l.
Five, 30-minute fuses.
m.
Tow sling constructed so as not to damage towed vehicles.
(Ord. No. 2002-20, § I, 10-17-02)