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1) The structural design of the recovery equipment must have a higher load capacity than the <br />performance ratings. <br />2) Winches shall conform to or exceed the specifications set forth by the Recovery Equipment <br />Rating, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook and the SAE J706. <br />3) All ratings for cables and chain assemblies are for the undamaged assembly condition. All <br />cable and chain assemblies should be the same type, construction, and rating as specified <br />by the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for the equipment. <br />D. Control/Safety Labels: All controls shall be clearly marked to indicate proper operation, as well <br />as any special warnings or cautions. <br />13.INSPECTIONS <br />A. The PPD shall provide for not less than one annual inspection of all tow trucks at no charge to <br />the Operator. <br />1) The PPD may conduct additional inspections without notice during normal business hours. <br />B. An Operator shall not dispatch a tow truck that has not been inspected and approved by the <br />PPD. <br />1) The PPD shall inspect a tow truck within 30 calendar days of request from an Operator. <br />C. The annual inspection shall consist of the following: <br />1) A Level One inspection (CHP 407f, Safetynet DriverNehicle Inspection Report) conducted <br />by a PPD representative. <br />2) All of the equipment listed on an Operator's CHP 234A shall be inspected. <br />3) A tow truck inspection (CHP 234B, Tow Truck Inspection Guide) conducted by a PPD <br />representative. <br />D. The PPD may charge an Operator a fee to recover its cost to re -inspect, after each inspection, <br />any part of the Operator's tow business that appears to the PPD not to be in compliance with <br />the TSA. <br />E. If 70 percent or greater of the Operator's tow trucks fail the initial inspection, the Operator's <br />application shall be denied and the Operator may re -apply during the next open enrollment <br />period. <br />F. An Operator shall be provided with written notification of the failure/denial of any tow truck or <br />equipment and allowed a hearing upon written request to the Police Chief. In the request for <br />hearing, the Operator shall state the reason for the request. <br />G. The PPD shall have discretion to honor a Level One Inspection from a CHP Facility conducted <br />within 30 calendar days of the inspection date and upon presentation of the completed CHP <br />407F form. <br />Page 13 of 24 <br />