Ordinance No. 06-03 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 06-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.40.170.A TO ALLOW
THE USE OF MUFFLED EXHAUST BRAKES ON FIRE FIGHTING APPARATUS
WHEREAS, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R)has completed a District-wide review of
compression braking, also known as exhaust braking or"jake brakes"; and
WHEREAS, TVF&R apparatus using muffled compression brakes meet noise emission standards from
the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA); and
WHEREAS,the Municipal Code exempts sounds caused by emergency work and emergency vehicles
from noises standards in Section 7.40.180.13, but specifically prohibits the use of exhaust braking except
in an emergency, in Section 7.40.170.A;
WHEREAS, TVF & R has requested clarification of the code to allow TVF&R emergency vehicles to
continue to use muffled compression brakes in the City; and
WHEREAS,the Council concludes that the noise from properly muffled compression brakes on
emergency vehicles will be at acceptable noise levels,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Tigard Municipal Code Section 7.40.170.A is amended to read as follows
(bold underlined is new language):
A. The use of exhaust brakes(fake brakes), except in an emergency or except when used by
a person operating an emergency services vehicle equipped with a muffled compression
braking system, is prohibited at all times within the City,regardless of noise level.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by
the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED: By U r)GLfA'ti111 A,5 vote of all Council members present after being read by
number and title only,this day of r) L , 2006.
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Catherine Wheatley, City Recor er
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APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of �-A r L , 2006.
Craig Dir en, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Date
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