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vehicles in excess of the manufacturer's recommendations or limitations imposed by state or local weight restrictions on vehicles. Contractor equipment used for Refuse, Recycling, and Organics services shall be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Equipment shall comply with US EPA noise emission regulations, currently codified at 40 CFR Part 205 and other applicable noise control regulations, and shall incorporate noise control features throughout the entire vehicle. Noise levels of equipment used for Collection shall comply with City ordinance and in no event shall the noise level exceed 75 dba when measured at a distance of 25 feet from the vehicle, five feet from the ground. Contractor shall store all equipment in safe and secure locations in accordance with City's applicable zoning regulations. Subject to Section 9.1, Contractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from or directly attributable to any of its operations, and which it causes to: City's driving surfaces, whether or not paved; associated curbs, gutters and traffic control devices; and other public improvements. F. City Inspection Per Code. City may cause any vehicle used in performance of this Agreement to be inspected and tested at any commercially reasonable time and in such manner as may be appropriate to determine that the vehicle is being maintained in compliance with the provisions of the State Vehicle Code, including, but not limited to, California Vehicle Code Sections 27000(b), 23114, 23115, 42030, 42032, and all Vehicle Code Sections regarding smog equipment requirements. City may direct the removal of any vehicle from service if that vehicle is found to be in nonconformance with applicable codes. No vehicle directed to be removed from service shall be returned to service until it conforms with the provisions set forth in this section, and its return to service has been approved by the City. G. Vehicle Inspections. Upon City request, Contractor shall submit the Safety Compliance Report/Terminal Record Update from its Biennial Inspection of Terminal, or BIT. If Contractor receives a terminal rating below satisfactory, the Contractor is in violation of the Agreement. The Contractor has the time allowed by the Department of California Highway Patrol ("CHP") to cure violations and bring the terminal rating up to satisfactory. If the CHP does not adjust the rating to satisfactory or better within six months, then the Contractor shall be considered in default of the contract and the City may terminate the Agreement as provided in Section 11.3. August 17, 2021 72 City of Santa Ana