Section R13-3-1104. Required Equipment  


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  • A.      A light-duty tow truck shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 feet of recovery straps or 5/16-inch diameter chains with a hook on each end of each section. The straps or chains shall have an identifiable mark indicating a minimum working load limit strength of 3,900 pounds.

    B.       A medium-duty tow truck shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 feet of recovery straps or 3/8-inch diameter chains with a hook on each end of each section. The straps or chains shall have an identifiable mark indicating a minimum working load limit strength of 7,100 pounds.

    C.      A heavy-duty tow truck shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 feet of recovery straps or 1/2-inch diameter chains with a hook on each end of each section. The straps or chains shall have an identifiable mark indicating a minimum working load limit strength of 12,000 pounds.

    D.      A semi-trailer or flatbed shall be equipped with “T” slots, eye bolts, “D” rings, or other means for attaching chains or straps, and four tie-down chains or straps with appropriate attachment hooks.

    E.       All tow trucks shall be equipped with:

    1.        Appropriate load securement devices if equipped with a wheel-lift, under-lift, tow bar, tow plate, or tow sling.

    2.        A warning light assembly with a minimum of two light emitting sources. The lights shall:

    a.        Be mounted on the tow truck as high as practical and be visible from the front and rear of the tow truck for a distance of 100 feet under normal atmospheric conditions;

    b.        Show amber to the front and amber or red to the rear; and

    c.        Be wired independently of all other electrical cir- cuits.

    3.        A minimum of two work lamps. The lamps shall:

    a.        Have clear lenses;

    b.        Be capable of illuminating the area directly behind the tow truck for a distance of 50 feet; and

    c.        Be wired independently of all other electrical cir- cuits.

    4.        Two portable lamps consisting of tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, and emergency flashers, if a tow truck is equipped with a wheel-lift, under-lift, tow bar, tow plate or tow sling. Each portable lamp shall be visible from 100 feet under normal atmospheric conditions and comply with A.R.S. §§ 28-925(A), 28-927, and 28-939.

    5.        One rear-vision mirror on each side of the tow truck. Each mirror shall have a minimum surface area of 24 square inches.

    6.        An operational battery-powered electric lantern or a two- cell flashlight.

    7.        A fire extinguisher having an Underwriter’s Laboratories rating of 10 B:C or higher. The fire extinguisher shall be filled, readily accessible for use, and mounted securely to the tow truck.

    8.        A steering wheel securement device of sufficient strength to lock the steering mechanism in a straight, forward position, if a tow truck is equipped with a wheel-lift, under-lift, tow bar, tow plate or tow sling.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R.

1735, effective July 1, 2006 (Supp. 06-2).