Title 18. Operation of the Fire Code

(18)01. Parking Violations

• No vehicle may be left with its driver either inside or outside of the vehicle while within any of the following conditions:

  • Blocking Fire Apparatus.

  • Blocking access to or from a Fire Station.

  • Blocking Fire Apparatus Bays.

  • Blocking a Fire Hydrant (Within 15 Feet/4.5 Metres).

  • Blocking a Fire Lane.

• Any person who is sitting within their vehicle while parked, refuses to move their vehicle after request of a Investigator, or the vehicle is unoccupied, is guilty of the above infraction and subject to the following:

  • While not on an active Fire Scene:

    • A $117 fine at the discretion of the Investigator.

    • A vehicle impoundment, after a ticket has been issued, and at the discretion of the Investigator.

  • While on an active Fire Scene:

    • A $234 fine at the discretion of the Investigator.

    • A vehicle impoundment, after a ticket has been issued, and at the discretion of the Investigator.

• Parking Violations are considered under (8)19 on the D.O.J. Penal Code.

(18)02. Unattended Fires in State or Federal Land

1. No person shall leave a fire, showing flame or smouldering, unattended and unextinguished, whereas said fire presents a risk of ignition of forest, timber, or other inflammable materials within the vicinity.

• Violations of Penal Code (18)02 are an misdemeanor punishable by 30 seconds imprisonment and/or a fine of $1,000.

(18)03. Wildfire Resulting Due To Negligence

1. Any person who leaves a fire, showing flame or smouldering, unattended and unextinguished, that leads to uncontrolled burning of forest, timber, or other inflammable materials, within the confines of state or federally owned land is punishable under this code.

• Violations of Penal Code (18)03 are an felony punishable by 100 seconds imprisonment and/or a fine of $10,000.