1244 - Resolution - Setting rules and regulations for Tow CompaniesResolution No. 1244
Rules and
Regulations for Tow Companies
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(3)
Minimum of one hundred (1.00) feet of 3j8-inch:
continuous length cable, in working condition, .on .
each drum:
(4)
One revolving or intermittent red light.=.with 360'
visibility. Such red _light will not be used when
responding. to a call but, only at the scene when
necessary to warn approaching traffic' of impending"
danger, EXCEPT red light may be.used when responding
t.o a call,if.requested.by law enforcment agency:
(5)
A broom and shovel.'
(6)
A tow sling orother comparable device grade of a
material designed to protect vehicles/mo.torcycles
while being towed.
(7)
One (1) 1A 20-BC rated fire extinguisher or
equivalent.
(8)
A minimum of two (2) snatch blocks or their
-`equivalent in working condition.
(9)
A portable dolly, orit's equivalent, for
hauling vehicles that are not towable.
(10)
Two (2) pinch bars or equivalent
(11)
A two-way radio having the ability,to communicate
with a base station.
(12)
Portable lights for unit being towed including,
but not limited to, taillights, stop lights and
directional signals.
'In addition to the preceding, the following are required:
(1)
Tow trunk interior' and exterior :will b-e reasonably
clean.
(2)
Tow truck drivers will clean accident/incident
scenes of all ;glass and debris unless otherwise
directed by a Law Enforcment Officer.
(3)
All equipment used in conjunction with a tow:
truck must be commensurated with the
manufacturer's basic boom rating.
(4)
All tow trucks shall display the firms` name,
name of City i-nwhich trucks.operate, and telephone
number.. Such information shall be paint-e.d on or
permanently affixed to the vehicle.
(5)
When a tow truck i-s added to the business; or
the rei'nspection of a tow truck is necessary.
the Port Orchard Police Oepa'rtment shai be
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contacted to ascertain' where and when the'
inspection will be given.