Section
General Provisions
92.01 Preservation of property
92.02 Disorderly spectator
92.03 Equipment
92.04 Interference
92.05 Obstruction
92.06 Assistance
92.07 Driving over fire hose
92.08 Traffic
92.09 False alarms
Fire Prevention
92.20 Fire Code enforcement
92.21 Lawful entry
92.22 Violation notice
92.23 Fire limits
92.24 Fires regulated
92.25 Flammable gases
92.26 Rural Fire District; merger
92.27 Open burning ban; waiver
92.28 Explosives
92.29 Building removal or repair required
92.99 Penalty
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Fire Chief, or any officer in charge of the Fire Department, shall have the authority and power to cause the removal of property whenever it shall become necessary for the preservation of more valuable property, the protection of human life or to prevent the spreading of fire to adjoining property. The Fire Chief may direct the municipal firefighters to remove any building, structure or fence for the purpose of checking the progress of any fire. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to blow up, or cause to be blown up, with explosives any building or structure during the progress of a fire for the purpose of checking the progress of the same.
(1976 Code, § 7-101)
It shall be unlawful for any person during the time of a fire and for a period of 36 hours after its extinguishment to hinder, resist or refuse to obey the Municipal Fire Chief, or to act in a noisy or disorderly manner. The Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief shall have the power and authority during such time to arrest or command any such person to assist them in the performance of their official duties.
(1976 Code, § 7-102) Penalty, see § 92.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. RS 28-908
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