[Amended 5-19-2016 by Ord. No. 8-2016]
A. Equipment required. All wreckers shall be equipped with the following
minimum equipment needed for towing, cleanup or related services:
(1) Two safety chains 3/8 inch by 10 feet with a minimum Grade 8 alloy.
(2) Two safety chains 3/8 inch by 10 feet with "J" and "T" hooks and
grab hooks.
(3) Wheel safety straps or equivalent wheel retention device.
(4) One four-ton snatch block per winch.
(5) Trailer ball hitch attachment.
(6) Motorcycle towing equipment.
(7) Amber yellow lights with proper permits.
(8) Two floodlights to the rear of wrecker.
(9) Two-way radio or cell phone.
(12)
Flashlight, fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
(15)
Broom, shovel, road flares or triangle or road cones.
(17)
One bridle chain, high-test, with "J" hooks, "T" hooks and grab
hooks.
(18)
Assortment of wood blocks.
(19)
Dry agent for spills and absorbent.
B. Specialized equipment. In cases of an individual tow that requires
additional manpower or the rental or utilization of specialized equipment
not specified in this chapter, all reasonable charges therefore shall
be paid by the owner of the towed vehicle, after the owner of the
vehicle or his agent has given his prior written consent thereto,
except where said vehicle is deemed a hazard to health or safety,
whereupon said vehicle will be removed by the direction of the Chief
of Police, Fire Chief, OEM Coordinator and/or scene commander or their
designee, with the owner then being responsible for all personnel,
equipment and additional labor costs. The Chief of Police or his designee
shall determine the necessity for specialized equipment. This subsection
shall not be construed to authorize the hiring of additional employees
for the tower's business, and generally charging vehicle owners an
additional fee for said employees.