§ 18-134. Authority to blockade streets, thoroughfares, etc., during emergency.

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The fire department shall have the right, in time of emergency, to place ropes or guards across all streets, thoroughfares, lanes or alleys on which shall be situated any emergency and at such other points as it may deem expedient and necessary, and the members of the department who have been assigned by the chief for policing purposes shall prevent any and all persons, except officers and members of the fire department and owners and occupants of such buildings, endangered by the existing emergency, from entering the lines designated by ropes or guards.

(Code 1982, § 10-60; Ord. No. 93-20, § 10, 7-19-1993)

                    
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