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9 - Building Egress

Presented and Sponsored by Board Member: FireMarshaIBillBurns

Be it enacted by the County Councillors and County Commissioners here assembled that

THE BOARD OF NEW HAVEN COUNTY ENACTS

Section I - Definitions

  1. Egress - Defined as a point of escape or exit including but not limited to the front entrance of a structure.
  2. Garage - Defined as an area designated for maintenance or parking apart of the building’s design.
  3. Vehicle - Defined as a motorized passenger or utility vehicle.
  4. Offender - Defined as an individual who is actively violating the ordinance.

Section II - Text

  1. No person shall block a point of egress with their person, vehicle, or object.
  2. No person shall prevent another person fearing for their life from exiting a hazardous structure or location.
  3. A violation of the ordinance will result in the offender(s) & his/her/their belongings being removed by force.
  4. If the offender(s) continue, they shall be cited or arrested for disorderly conduct.

Section III - General Provisions

  1. Upon this County Ordnance being published, it shall go into effect immediately. All conflicting Municipal Ordinances & County Ordinances will be declared null and void.

Last update: May 12, 2020