Pursuant to the New York State Code section 1191.2 paragraph 4, it is illegal to “place or permit objects or materials to obscure or obstruct the use of fire hydrants and fire department connections”.
In many cases landscaping around or near fire hydrants can cause them to become obscured and not readily seen or useable by your local Fire Department. This could affect their ability to effectively fight a fire thereby increasing the potential for life hazard and property damage.
Trees, shrubs, retaining signs, fence posts, etc. should be placed well back and to the sides of hydrants. If you have an existing situation or are planning a landscaping project, please call the Water District Office at 456-6474 for more details on required hydrant clearances. In cases where this situation is determined a problem, The Town will clear or correct the problem. Please be advised, if a property owner causes the problem, the owner may be liable for all costs.
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