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Borough of Washington, NJ
Warren County
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Designation. The Fire Official may require and designate public or private fire lanes as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective use of fire apparatus.
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Delineation. Each fire lane shall be striped along the perimeter with a yellow stripe not less than four inches wide.
C. 
Marking. Each fire lane shall be clearly marked on the surface of the pavement "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" in yellow letters no less than 24 inches high. This wording shall be located horizontally and between the perimeter lines and shall be repeated throughout the fire lane or fire zone.
D. 
Signage. Each fire lane shall be clearly marked with a metal sign every 50 feet, with a minimum of two signs. The metal signs shall be no less than 18 inches by 24 inches with three-inch red letters, shall contain a white reflective background and shall read as follows:
FIRE LANE
NO PARKING
A. 
Except in compliance with the directions of a police officer or posted traffic signal, no operator of a motor vehicle, moped, motorized bicycle or bicycle shall stop or stand or park in any of the following places:
(1) 
Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or Fire Department connection or standpipe system.
(2) 
In any area marked by yellow stripes or signs indicating the location of a fire zone or fire lane.
A. 
The owner of the property where the fire lane is located shall properly maintain any such markings, striping, curbing, and signage in the designated areas at all times. Defacing, tampering with, or damaging any such markings, striping, curbing, or signage or allowing them to deteriorate so as to reduce their effectiveness shall constitute a violation of the chapter.
B. 
Designated fire lanes shall be maintained and free of obstructions and vehicles at all times. They shall also be appropriately marked as per the Uniform Fire Code.
A. 
Any vehicle owner or person who shall violate any of the provisions of §§ 42-13 through 42-15 or who fails to comply herewith shall, for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not in excess of $500 and is subject to removal by the Washington Township Police Department or Fire Official at the sole expense of the owner or operator therefor.
B. 
Penalty for noncompliance with § 42-14A(2), parking in a fire lane, as determined by the Fire Official, shall be $50.
Snow removal from all fire hydrants, Fire Department connections and standpipe systems that are located on public or private streets and access lanes or on private property by the property owner shall be completed within 24 hours of the end of each snow storm, as required.