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ARTICLE V. - FIRE LANES

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Warwick, RI.

Local law · Updated July 8, 2025 · 2,073 sections

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--- (4) --- Cross reference— Fire prevention and protection, ch. 20.

Sec. 76-251. - Establishment; responsibility for maintenance.#

The fire chief or his/her designated representative is hereby authorized to establish fire lanes on property owned by or leased to the city or on private property devoted to public use. The designation by the fire chief or his/her designated representative of such fire lanes shall never be held to make the city responsible for maintenance of fire lanes on private property, but the owner of such property shall continue to be responsible for the maintenance of such area.

(Code 1971, § 22-209)

Sec. 76-252. - Parking in or obstructing fire lane.#

Parking of motor vehicles or otherwise obstructing fire lanes shall be prohibited at all times.

(Code 1971, § 22-210)

Sec. 76-253. - No parking signs.#

Upon the designation of a fire lane on property owned by or leased to the city or on private property devoted to public use, the fire chief shall give notice of such designation to the director of public works of the city or the owner of such private property, as the case may be, directing the owner to cause signs to be posted at the expense of the owner at designated locations lettered "Fire Lane—No Parking Anytime." Such signs shall be of a standard size and color, and of standard lettering and mounting, conforming to specifications established by the fire chief, and shall contain a notation as to the maximum penalty for violations.

(Code 1971, § 22-211)

Sec. 76-254. - Record of locations.#

The official record of the designation and location of fire lanes shall be kept in the office of the fire chief.

(Code 1971, § 22-212)

Sec. 76-255. - Penalty.#

It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any motor vehicle to park or allow such vehicle to be parked in any area designated as a fire lane. Violators of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100.00 for each offense.

(Code 1971, § 22-213; Ord. No. O-08-26, § I, 11-12-08)

Secs. 76-256—76-299. - Reserved.#