No fire apparatus equipped to carry firefighters on the outside of such vehicle on the sides, or rear, or both, shall be operated without first installing on the fire apparatus on the sides and rear thereof a sufficient number of safety belts and safety belt connections to protect the maximum number of firefighters who can occupy the sides and rear of such apparatus while responding to alarms of fire. The city shall cause inspection of such safety equipment at least semi-annually.
(Prior Code, § 40-2-706) Penalty, see § 74.999