Chapter 10.80
FIRE REGULATIONS
Sections:
10.80.010 Fire zone establishment and maintenance.
10.80.020 Removal of obstructions.
10.80.050 Emergency fire lines established.
10.80.060 Barricading hazardous area.
10.80.010 Fire zone establishment and maintenance.
A fire zone shall be established by fire chief or authorized designee of the scene of every fire and such fire zone shall be maintained and remain in effect until terminated by fire chief or authorized designee. (Ord. 1438 § 3, 2017)
10.80.020 Removal of obstructions.
All traffic and vehicles, including motor vehicles, trucks, tractors and pedestrians, within a fire zone shall stop in a safe place. A violation of this section shall be an infraction subject to a penalty of $125.00. (Ord. 1438 § 3, 2017)
10.80.030 Traffic operation.
It is unlawful for any person to move, operate or start to move or operate any vehicle within a fire zone except upon orders or authorization of the chief of the fire department or authorized agent. A violation of this section shall be an infraction subject to a penalty of $125.00. (Ord. 1438 § 3, 2017)
10.80.040 Fire zone entry.
It is unlawful for any individual to enter a fire zone or to stop, stand, or park in such a manner as to hinder, restrict or obstruct use or operation of fire department equipment, apparatus or vehicles within an established fire zone. A violation of this section shall be an infraction subject to a penalty of $125.00. (Ord. 1438 § 3, 2017)
10.80.050 Emergency fire lines established.
A. During any emergency requiring the services of the fire department, the fire chief or authorized agent is authorized to establish fire lines on a public street or private property. The fire line may be designated by rope, tape or other similar demarcation and may be manned by firemen or other designated law enforcement officer.
B. It is unlawful for any person to disregard or fail to obey the orders of a fireman or law enforcement officer, cross established fire lines or otherwise impede or obstruct fire department operations. A violation of this section shall be an infraction subject to a penalty of $125.00. (Ord. 1438 § 3, 2017)
10.80.060 Barricading hazardous area.
A. The fire chief or authorized agent is authorized to fence, wall and/or prohibit access to public streets or adjacent private property where it is determined that use or occupancy of such areas is unsafe or there is an unreasonable risk to public safety by reason of fire or damaged structures, utilities or other condition threatening human life or property. Signs designating “Danger” or red lights may be placed under authority of fire chief or authorized designee.
B. It is unlawful for any person to remove, mutilate, tear down, or otherwise damage any sign, fence, wall, or rope, or to walk, drive, operate, or move any vehicle inside established fire lines, fence, or walls. A violation of this section shall be an infraction subject to a penalty of $125.00. (Ord. 1438 § 3, 2017)