§ 118-95. Equipment required.  


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  • 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)