Informed Citizens
Don’t obstruct fire hydrants
Perhaps it should go without saying, but the Holyoke Municipal Code goes ahead and states it explicitly: Residents cannot obstruct fire hydrants. It’s for everyone’s safety.
Sec. 2.32.070. - Obstructing fire hydrants.
Access to fire hydrants shall not be obstructed either permanently or temporarily by such things as constructing fences or other structures in such a manner as to prevent ready access to said fire hydrants. In addition, no person or entity shall plant trees, shrubs, bushes, or other plantings in such a manner as to prevent ready access to fire hydrants.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an ongoing series meant to highlight the Holyoke Municipal Code and help citizens stay informed. The code can be viewed in its entirety at library.municode.com/co/holyoke.