15-24-970 General requirements.

   Drying rooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 15-24-850 to 15-24-890 inclusive, in addition to Section 15-24-980 of this Code.

(Prior code §  129.1-88)

15-24-980 Ventilation.

   Every dry cleaning room shall have means of natural ventilation as required under Section 15-28-260 for material heating rooms. In addition to the natural ventilation required by this section, there shall be a mechanical ventilating system which shall exhaust air from the room as provided by Chapter 13-176 of this Code.

(Prior code §  129.1-89)

 

Notes

13-176

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ARTICLE X. CARRIERS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (15-24-990 et seq.)

15-24-990 Definitions.

   (a)   Tank Truck. Any motor vehicle used for the transportation of flammable liquids and which for such purpose is provided with a tank or tanks mounted on the frame or chassis of such vehicle.

   (b)   Tank Trailer. Any vehicle without its own motive power but drawn by a motor vehicle, used for the transportation of flammable liquids and which for such purpose is provided with a tank or tanks mounted thereon.

   (c)   Tank Semitrailer. A vehicle of the tank trailer type so designed and used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that when in use a part of its own weight and load is supported by the motor vehicle.

   (d)   Fuel Tank. The tank designed to contain only the fuel to be used by the engine of the truck upon which it is mounted.

(Prior code §  129.1-90)

15-24-1000 General condition of carriers.

   Tank trucks, tank trailers and tank semitrailers shall not be operated unless they are in good repair, clean and free of leaks.

(Prior code §  129.1-91)

15-24-1010 Wheels and tires.

   Tank trucks, tank trailers and semitrailers shall be equipped with rubber tires. Tank trucks and tank trailers shall be operated on not less than four wheels. Tank trailers shall have a fifth wheel or equivalent device to prevent dangerous swerving from the path of the towing vehicle. Tank semitrailers shall be operated on not less than two wheels.

(Prior code §  129.1-92)

15-24-1020 Brakes.

   Every trailer or semitrailer shall be equipped with a reliable system of brakes and adequate provision shall be made for its efficient operation from the driver's seat of the vehicle drawing such trailer or semitrailer.

(Prior code §  129.1-93)