(a) Safety equipment requirements.
(1) Truck chassis shall be rated by the manufacturer as one (1) ton or more, or equivalent gross vehicle weight.
(2) Vehicle must be equipped with one (1) rear view mirror on each side.
(3) Vehicle must be equipped with a wheel lift, and if equipped with a winch and boom it shall be rated by the manufacturer as having a four (4) ton capacity and equipped with steel cable having a minimum diameter of three-eighths (3/8) inch, excluding rollback trucks.
(4) Vehicle shall be equipped with at least one (1) amber emergency flashing light bar visible from all sides, to be operated at tow scene or while actually towing vehicle, and one (1) work light situated so as to illuminate the winching or craning operations at night.
(5) Vehicle must meet all other requirements of State of Ohio statutes and City of Toledo ordinances.
(6) Towing vehicles must carry the following additional equipment:
A. One (1) set of dolly wheels.
B. One (1) eight (8) foot pickup chain.
C. Safety chains.
D. One (1) broom and shovel.
E. One (1) all-purpose fire extinguisher (2A-20 B C rated) maintained in operable condition.
F. Three (3) flares.
G. Three (3) reflectors for use at accident scenes.
H. One (1) snatch block.
I. "T" hooks.
J. Hand tools, to include screwdriver, pliers, wire cutters and an adjustable wrench.
K. Adequate rope or line to secure loose parts and/or to tie the steering wheel.
(b) Equipment safety requirements, heavy duty.
(1) Truck chassis shall be rated by the manufacturer as three (3) tons or more, or equivalent gross vehicle weight.
(2) Vehicle must be equipped with a winch and boom rated by the manufacturer as having a twenty-five (25) ton capacity and equipped with steel cable having a minimum diameter of five- eighths inch.
(3) Vehicle must be equipped with rearview mirrors on each side.
(4) Vehicle must be equipped with at least one (1) amber emergency flashing light bar visible from all sides, to be operated at tow scene or while actually towing vehicle, and one (1) work light situated so as to illuminate the winching or craning operations at night.
(5) Vehicle must meet all other requirements of State of Ohio statutes and City of Toledo ordinances.
(6) Towing vehicles must carry the following additional equipment:
A. Safety chains.
B. One (1) broom and shovel.
C. Hand tools.
D. Chain binders and extra chains.
E. Two (2) snatch blocks.
F. Scotch blocks or spade on truck.
G. Light bar for towed vehicle.
H. Three (3) flares and three (3) triangle reflectors.
I. Manual brake release pins.
J. Compressed air to apply trailer brakes.
K. Compressed air to release tractor and trailer brakes.
L. Cutting torches must be available.
M. "Jo Dog" or equivalent fifth wheel dolly must be available.
N. One (1) all purpose fire extinguisher in operable condition (2A -20 BC rated)
(c) Vehicle markings.
Vehicles owned by licensees shall have imprinted on both sides of any vehicle used as a tow truck the name, address and telephone number of the person, firm or corporation owning such vehicle. If the vehicle is leased, it shall only have imprinted on both sides the name, address and telephone number of the lessee, be it person, firm or corporation. The name shall be printed in letters three (3) inches high and not less than three-eighths (3/8) inch wide, while the address, place and telephone number shall be two (2) inches high and not less than three-eighths (3/8) inches high. Lettering shall be done in a color which will contrast sharply with the background upon which it is painted and shall be placed in such a position as to be easily seen by anyone wishing to identify the vehicle. Markings shall be kept clear and distinct at all times. The imprinting shall be affixed by painting or the use of adhesive decal lettering applied directly to the vehicle surface.
(d) Facilities.
(1) The premises of a licensee and any auxiliary site used by a licensee shall be located in the corporate limits of the City of Toledo.
(2) The premises of a licensee, any auxiliary site used by a licensee and any other licensed storage facility used for storage shall, when the same are located within the corporate limits of the City of Toledo, conform to the applicable requirements of the City of Toledo Municipal Code including the Planning and Zoning Code, the Building Code, the Fire Prevention Code and the Health Code.
(Ord. 432-08. Passed 7-15-08.)