W. Va. C.S.R. § 87-1-1 et seq. § §87-1-12
Crossing Fire Hose
Operative Text
§ 87-1-12. Crossing Fire Hose.
12.1. No person shall drive a streetcar or vehicle over any unprotected hose of a fire department when
it is laid down on any street, private driveway, or streetcar track, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire,
without the consent of the fire department official in command.West Virginia regulation W. Va. C.S.R. § 87-1-12 prohibits anyone from driving a vehicle or streetcar over an unprotected fire hose that has been laid out on a street, private driveway, or streetcar track during a fire or fire alarm response. The only exception is when the fire department official in command gives explicit consent. This rule is designed to protect emergency equipment and ensure firefighting operations are not disrupted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under W. Va. C.S.R. § 87-1-12, property owners and managers who oversee driveways or private roads should be aware that no vehicle may cross an unprotected fire hose laid on those surfaces without authorization from the commanding fire official. Compliant operators typically ensure that drivers on their properties are informed of this restriction and that access routes do not interfere with active fire department operations. Maintaining clear communication with on-scene fire officials is a standard practice when emergency equipment is deployed on or near a property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
W. Va. C.S.R. § 87-1-12 establishes that tenants, like all persons, are prohibited from driving over an unprotected fire hose laid out during an emergency response unless the commanding fire official has given consent. Tenants who observe vehicles crossing fire hoses without authorization may report the incident to local fire department authorities or municipal officials. Tenant-rights organizations or local government offices can provide general information about how this regulation applies in a given community.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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