§ 165-8 Chapter 165 Fire Prevention

Penalties for offenses.

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A. Failure to comply with any provisions of this article or a violation order shall be deemed a violation, and the violator shall be liable for a fine of not less than $150 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both fine and imprisonment. Violations of the Uniform Code shall be subject to the remedies as contained in Article 18, Subdivision 2 of § 382 of the Executive Law. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.

B. An action or proceeding in the name of the Town of Webster may be commenced in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or restrain by injunction the violation of any provision of the Uniform Code, this article, rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article or a violation order or to vacate the occupancy or building in the case of imminent danger to life or property. Such remedy shall be in addition to penalties otherwise prescribed by law.

C. Parking in fire lanes and near fire hydrants.

(1) In addition to the foregoing penalties, any vehicle or other obstruction found parked in a fire lane will be ticketed for a no-parking violation, removed or towed away and stored by or at the direction of any peace or law enforcement officer, Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal. Any such removal, towing or storage as therein provided may be performed by a private towing contractor, and any and all expenses related thereto shall be at the full responsibility of the owner or person entitled to possession of said vehicle or obstructing article.

(2) In addition, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant except when such vehicle is attended by a licensed operator or chauffeur who is seated in the front seat and who can immediately move such vehicle in case of emergency, unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings or parking meters.

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