New Jersey § 13:1g-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 13:1g-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13:1g-4.
a. A siren or other sound emitting device used to alert firefighters or other emergency services personnel of a fire or other emergency shall be located no closer than 250 feet from any elementary school or adjacent school yard or playground, except that this prohibition
shall not apply to any siren or sound emitting device that is located on the premises
of a fire station or other facility operated by a local fire department or force or
first aid, rescue or emergency squad . This subsection shall not apply to sirens or other sound emitting devices placed in
service before July 16, 1992, and located in municipalities with a population of less
than 25,000 persons and with a population density of more than 2,500 persons per square
mile, according to the latest federal decennial census. Nothing in this subsection shall have the effect of restricting the use of a siren
or other sound emitting device to alert the public of an emergency pursuant to the
provisions of the emergency management act, P.L.1942, c. 251 (C.App. A:9-33 et seq.),
or any applicable federal laws or regulations pertaining to emergency planning and
preparedness . b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection and Energy shall promulgate rules
and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this act pursuant to the “Administrative
Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 13:1g-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 13:1g-4 cover?
Section 13:1g-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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