I. Offenses By or Against Public Officers and Government
Chapter 9.04
INTERFERENCE WITH FIRE SYSTEM
Sections:
9.04.020 Fire equipment damage prohibited.
9.04.030 Driving over fire hose prohibited.
9.04.040 False alarm prohibited.
9.04.060 Enforcement procedures—Notice to correct.
9.04.010 Right-of-way.
In case of fire the right-of-way shall be given to the fire apparatus and to the chief’s car. (Prior code § 5064)
9.04.020 Fire equipment damage prohibited.
No person shall wilfully and maliciously, injure or damage any fire engine, hose, or apparatus of any kind, or obstruct or impede in any manner the free movement of equipment or apparatus at any time, or obstruct or impede in any manner free access to any fire hydrant, fire house or apparatus in the city. (Ord. 289 § 1, 1972: prior code § 5073)
9.04.030 Driving over fire hose prohibited.
No person shall wilfully and maliciously, drive, haul, or cause to be hauled or driven, any vehicle or thing on or upon or over any fire hose at any time, or ride, drive or cause to be ridden, driven, or moved any horse or other animal over or upon same. (Ord. 289 § 2, 1972: prior code § 5074)
9.04.040 False alarm prohibited.
No person shall wilfully turn in, or cause to be turned in, any false fire alarm. The fire chief may turn in an alarm for tests or fire drills if he deems the same desirable. (Prior code § 5075)
9.04.045 Enforcement.
A. This chapter shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 1.08 through 1.10, inclusive, of the Folsom Municipal Code.
B. The fire chief or designee shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 847 § 2 (part), 1996)
9.04.050 Penalties.
A. A violation of this chapter shall be an administrative violation as defined in Section 1.08.020. In addition to enforcement by any procedure set forth in Chapters 1.08 through 1.10, inclusive, any violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. Each of the sanctions for administrative violations identified in Section 1.09.013 shall be available for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
C. In addition to the criminal penalty set forth in Section 9.04.050(A) of this chapter, based upon the criteria for the imposition of administrative sanctions set forth in Section 1.09.014, a violation of a provision of this chapter shall be deemed a Level A violation, as that term is described in Section 1.09.012. The range of monetary sanctions available for a violation of this chapter shall be as set forth in Section 1.09.012(A). (Ord. 847 § 2 (part), 1996)
9.04.060 Enforcement procedures—Notice to correct.
A. Prior to the suspension, revocation or denial of any license or permit, or the assessment of any fee, penalty or charge, or the commencement of any other enforcement action pursuant to this chapter, the enforcement authority shall follow the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.09 of the Folsom Municipal Code. The rights to judicial review set forth in Sections 1.09.050 through 1.09.059, inclusive, of the Folsom Municipal Code shall apply.
B. A notice to correct shall be served in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.09.023. The time to correct any violation of a provision of this chapter shall be no less than 24 hours and no more than 7 days. (Ord. 847 § 2 (part), 1996)