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01-07-2003, 06:56 PM
#11
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Originally posted by FormerH22a4
yes that is a by-law. The fine can be pretty heafty too.
yes that is a by-law. The fine can be pretty heafty too.
01-07-2003, 07:31 PM
#12
The "NO WASH" at home is a By-Law in the City of Calgary and is enforced by the By-Law officers via the Fire Dept. Hazardous Materials section. You cannot wash a vehicle, with or WITHOUT soap any where that would allow the run-off to have access to the storm sewers. That means that even if the run-off hits the gutter, it doesn't necessarily have to get to the drain, you could be fined. Because it's an environment Alberta issue, we're talking hundreds to possibly thousands of dollars fine. However, (and you didn't hear it from me 
), it is not likely that you would be fined UNLESS an enforcement officer sees you OR if a neighbour or passer-by reports you. If "we" see you, we won't make a big deal out of it and it we even bother, we'll just inform you that you better be careful next time.
Asif would not likely hit a storm sewer with his run-off where he lives and when I wash my car in my garage, the run-off doesn't make it to the street. It sinks into my driveway and into my own property.
Car washes have drains that lead to the treatment plant as do all firehalls where we wash our trucks (and cars
).
If you wash your car on a public street, then you are taking a risk of being reported.
), it is not likely that you would be fined UNLESS an enforcement officer sees you OR if a neighbour or passer-by reports you. If "we" see you, we won't make a big deal out of it and it we even bother, we'll just inform you that you better be careful next time.Asif would not likely hit a storm sewer with his run-off where he lives and when I wash my car in my garage, the run-off doesn't make it to the street. It sinks into my driveway and into my own property.
Car washes have drains that lead to the treatment plant as do all firehalls where we wash our trucks (and cars
).If you wash your car on a public street, then you are taking a risk of being reported.
01-08-2003, 07:22 AM
#14
Originally posted by koala
Wow, I never knew that, thanks for explaining it. I washed my car in the driveway lots of times since I moved here, I'm glad I didn't get caught.
Wow, I never knew that, thanks for explaining it. I washed my car in the driveway lots of times since I moved here, I'm glad I didn't get caught.
(Just so your neighbours didn't think we were playing favourites or anything.)
01-08-2003, 08:07 AM
#16
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Not to mention how good Zaino smells - how can it NOT be good for the environment? 
How many of the new(er) condo developments have a car wash in the garage? I dunno how I'll zaino my baby without having a driveway anymore.
How many of the new(er) condo developments have a car wash in the garage? I dunno how I'll zaino my baby without having a driveway anymore.
01-08-2003, 08:22 AM
#18
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Originally posted by Woodson
Koala, in your sig, don't you mean convex RIGHT hand mirror?
Koala, in your sig, don't you mean convex RIGHT hand mirror?
01-08-2003, 08:29 AM
#19
Originally posted by Woodson
Koala, in your sig, don't you mean convex RIGHT hand mirror?
Koala, in your sig, don't you mean convex RIGHT hand mirror?
01-08-2003, 08:58 AM
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Brain cramp! Stock North America convex mirror is passenger side not driver's side. Note to self: Don't comment on someone else's "error" before first coffee of the morning. 
No Dave, I didn't want the Muz mirror.
No Dave, I didn't want the Muz mirror.