§ 90-173. Wrecker classifications and requirements.
(a)
Wrecker classifications. Wrecker companies operating within the city shall be comprised of the following classifications:
(1)
Class A wrecker. The requirements for a Class A wrecker shall be as follows:
a.
Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 10,000 pounds, gross vehicle weight (GVW), according to the manufacturer's identification plate. If there have been any modifications to the truck chassis that changes the GVW, documentation from the dealer or manufacturer supporting the changes must be provided.
b.
Cab to axle dimension of not less than 56 inches.
c.
Dual rear wheels.
d.
Commercially manufactured hydraulic boom with a minimum total winching capacity of 8,000 pounds.
e.
Hydraulically operated winch or winches with a minimum total winching capacity of 8,000 pounds.
f.
One hundred feet of three-eighths inch steel core cable per winch.
g.
Hydraulically operated wheel lift with retracted rating of not less than 3,500 pounds and an extended rating of not less than 2,000 pounds.
h.
Tow sling or tow bar with a safe lift rating of 3,500 pounds.
i.
Two three-eighths inch high-test safety chains.
j.
Dolly equipped.
k.
One motorcycle sling.
l.
Four-way lug wrench.
m.
One pair of jumper cables.
n.
Air tank.
o.
Tire plug kit to fix flat tires.
(2)
Class A slide back car carrier. The requirements for a Class A slide back car carrier shall be as follows:
a.
Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 14,500 pounds, GVW.
b.
Cab to axle dimension of not less than 102 inches.
c.
Dual rear wheels.
d.
Seventeen feet or longer hydraulically operated slide back or tilt bed.
e.
Hydraulically operated winch or winches with a minimum total winching capacity of 8,000 pounds.
f.
Sixty-five feet of three-eighths inch steel core cable per winch.
g.
Two tie-down chains, each ten feet in length.
h.
Four-way lug wrench.
i.
One pair of jumper cables.
(3)
Class B wrecker. Requirements for a Class B wrecker shall be as follows:
a.
Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 18,000 pounds, GVW, according to the manufacturer's identification plate. Any modifications to increase GVW must be documented by the dealer or manufacturer.
b.
Cab to axle dimension of not less than 84 inches.
c.
Commercially manufactured boom or booms with a minimum total capacity of 24,000 pounds.
d.
Hydraulically operated winch or winches with a minimum total winching capacity of 24,000 pounds.
e.
Two hundred feet of one-half inch steel core cable for each winch.
f.
Hydraulically operated under reach with a retracted rating of not less than 10,500 pounds and an extended rating of not less than 8,500 pounds.
g.
Two 5/16 inch alloy safety chains.
h.
Tow bar or two-sling equipped.
i.
Two snatch blocks, minimum of 8,000-pound capacity for each.
j.
Two scotch blocks.
k.
Brake lock.
l.
Six to eight feet of extra towing chain with hooks, minimum 5,000-pound capacity.
m.
Four-way lug wrench.
n.
One pair of jumper cables.
(4)
Class B slide back car carrier. The requirements for a Class B slide back car carrier shall be as follows:
a.
Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 20,000 pounds, GVW, according to the manufacturer's identification plate. Any modifications to increase the GVW must be documented by the dealer or manufacturer.
b.
Cab to axle dimension of not less than 138 inches.
c.
Dual rear wheels.
d.
Twenty-one feet or longer hydraulically operated slide back or tilt bed.
e.
Hydraulically operated winch or winches with a minimum total winching capacity of 8,000 pounds.
f.
Sixty-five feet of three-eighths inch steel core cable.
g.
Two tie-down chains, each ten feet in length.
h.
One snatch block, minimum 8,000-pound capacity.
i.
Four-way lug wrench.
j.
One pair of jumper cables.
k.
Commercial nonrestricted license plate.
(5)
Class C wrecker. The requirements of a Class C wrecker are as follows:
a.
Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 30,000 pounds, GVW, according to the manufacturer's identification plate. Any modification to increase GVW must be documented by the dealer or manufacturer.
b.
Cab to bogey dimension of not less than 144 inches.
c.
Commercially manufactured boom or booms with a minimum total capacity of 50,000 pounds.
d.
Hydraulically operated winch or winches with a minimum total winching capacity of 50,000 pounds.
e.
Two hundred feet of five-eighths inch steel core cable per winch.
f.
Hydraulically operated under reach with a retracted rating of not less than 25,000 pounds and an extended rating of not less than 12,000 pounds.
g.
Rear support jacks or outriggers.
h.
Two one-half inch alloy safety chains.
i.
Tow bar or tow-sling equipped.
j.
External air hookup and minimum hoses to supply air to disabled vehicles.
k.
Two snatch blocks, minimum 24,000-pound capacity for each.
l.
Two scotch blocks.
m.
Spring brake-air lock.
n.
Six to eight feet of extra towing chain with hooks, minimum 4,000-pound capacity.
(6)
Class D wrecker. The requirements for a Class D wrecker are as follows:
a.
Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 52,000 pounds, GVW, according to the manufacturer's identification plate. Any modification to increase GVW must be documented by the dealer or manufacturer.
b.
Cab to bogey dimension of not less than 180 inches.
c.
Commercially manufactured boom or booms with a minimum total capacity of 70,000 pounds.
d.
Hydraulically operated winch or winches with a minimum total winching capacity of 70,000 pounds.
e.
Two hundred feet of three-fourths inch steel core cable per winch.
f.
Hydraulically operated under reach with a retracted rating of not less than 45,000 pounds and an extended rating of not less than 12,000 pounds.
g.
Rear support jacks or outriggers.
h.
Two one-half inch alloy safety chains.
i.
Tow bar or tow-sling equipped.
j.
External air hookup and minimum hoses to supply air to disabled vehicles.
k.
Two snatch blocks, minimum 24,000-pound capacity for each.
l.
Spring brake-air lock.
m.
Two scotch blocks.
n.
Six to eight feet of extra towing chain with hoods, minimum 4,000-pound capacity.
(b)
Required equipment for each wrecker. The required equipment for each wrecker is as follows:
(1)
At least one heavy-duty push broom.
(2)
Flood lights on hoist to illuminate scene at night.
(3)
One shovel.
(4)
One axe.
(5)
One pinchbar, prybar or crowbar.
(6)
Each Class A wrecker shall have dollies.
(7)
Minimum of one four-pound CO2 fire extinguisher or similar approved extinguisher.
(8)
Two red flags at least 12 inches square.
(9)
Six flambeaux or six 30-minute road fuses.
(10)
Six traffic cones (day-glow orange, 24 inches high).
(11)
Cutting torch available, if requested by HPD.
(12)
Amber lights installed on the front, rear and on each side and a revolving beacon light mounted on top of the wrecker.
(13)
Wreckers must be kept in a presentable condition and equipped with fenders.
(14)
All wreckers utilized by the towing company must be painted with the same color and the name of the company and must be printed with visible lettering and an identification number on both sides of the wreckers. Each wrecker shall be identified by individual number. The city shall be provided with a current list of assigned numbers.
(15)
Suitable storage area for perishables and valuable items obtained or secured from wrecked or impounded vehicles.
(16)
Minimum of 50 pounds of sand.
(17)
Two-way radio.
(18)
Proper safety lights.
(19)
One set of three reflectors.
(20)
First aid kit—minimum 16 units.
(21)
Such other equipment as deemed necessary by the city.
(22)
City decal.
(Code 1960, § 28-56; Ord. No. 2266, §§ 1, 2, 7-8-1969; Ord. No. 2576, § 2, 4-25-1972; Ord. No. 77-47, § 1, 4-12-1977; Ord. No. 82-88, § 1, 8-10-1982; Ord. No. 83-57, § 1, 5-24-1983; Ord. No. 91-93, § 1, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 96-16, § 1, 3-12-1996; Ord. No. 2000-28, § 2(28-57), 3-28-2000)