6434.6. - EQUIPMENT. ENCLOSED BODY.

Every vehicle subject to this Division regularly used in the collecting, hauling or disposing of dry garbage, refuse (both residential and commercial) and rubbish as same are defined in Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Article V, on established routes, shall be equipped with a completely enclosed compactor-type body. Every vehicle

used for the collection or hauling of garbage as defined by Section 5110.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code shall be equipped with a completely enclosed water-tight metal body and shall be so loaded at all times as to prevent spillage or leakage therefrom. Except when the same are actually being loaded or unloaded, all such vehicles shall be kept entirely closed so that none of the contents thereof may spill or drop from such vehicle.

(Added by Ord. 1371 adopted 2-6-68)

Each vehicle used for collecting, hauling or disposing of residential or commercial refuse in the City shall be inspected and certified twice each year by the California Highway Patrol. Notice of such certification shall be filed with the License Officer and the Chief of Police each June and December prior to the issuance of a business license, and as vehicles are placed into service. Failure to submit required notice of such certification shall be grounds for suspending the Contractor's business license until a notice evidencing passage of inspection as required is received by the License Officer and Police Chief.

(Added by Ord. 1371 adopted 2-6-68; amended by Ord. 1517 adopted 2-18-75; amended by Ord. 1683 adopted 7-17-79)

6434.6.2. -  

(Added by Ord. 1371 adopted 2-6-68 amended by Ord. 1517 adopted 2-18-75; repealed by Ord. 1683 adopted 7-17-79)

All vehicles operated under the provisions of this Division shall at all times be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, painted and cleaned to reflect a neat appearance. The Chief of Police may cause any such vehicle to be inspected and tested at any time in such manner as may be appropriate to determine that such vehicle is being maintained in compliance with the provisions of this Division and in compliance with the provisions of the California Vehicle Code.

(Added by Ord. 1371 adopted 2-6-68)

No vehicle used for collection, hauling or disposing of garbage, dry garbage, refuse or rubbish subject to this Division shall be loaded in excess of the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating or in excess of the maximum weights specified by the California Vehicle Code, whichever is less.

(Added by Ord. 1371 adopted 2-6-68)

Every permittee under this Division shall maintain on each side of every cab or body of each vehicle used in the collecting, hauling or disposing of garbage or refuse the name and phone number of the company or person to whom such permit has been granted in letters and numbers not less than three inches (3") in height and one and one-half inches (1½″) in width and in a color sharply contrasting with the color of such

vehicle. In addition, every permittee under this Division shall maintain in or upon every vehicle subject to this Division and available for inspection at all times, evidence of the manufacturer's name and gross vehicle weight rating for said vehicle.

(Added by Ord. 1371 adopted 2-6-68)

Each vehicle used for collecting, hauling or disposing of residential or commercial refuse shall be equipped with an audible warning device that is activated when the vehicle is backing up.

(Added by Ord. 1517 adopted 2-18-75)