Can town administrative “code” overule state laws like those forbidding trespassing?
I notice that a lot of towns have "right of entry" rules which ostensibly permit firefighters to trespass onto private property essentially whenever they want to "inspect" things to "prevent fire". Basically, it's carte blanche to trespass on people's property to snoop on them. For example, linked is a typical town "code" to this effect.
Does "code" like this overrule somehow laws against trespassing?
This is relevant to me because I have a property with private road and the firefighters in town feel free to drive onto my property and snoop around.
trespass
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I notice that a lot of towns have "right of entry" rules which ostensibly permit firefighters to trespass onto private property essentially whenever they want to "inspect" things to "prevent fire". Basically, it's carte blanche to trespass on people's property to snoop on them. For example, linked is a typical town "code" to this effect.
Does "code" like this overrule somehow laws against trespassing?
This is relevant to me because I have a property with private road and the firefighters in town feel free to drive onto my property and snoop around.
trespass
asked Apr 7 at 23:24
CiceroCicero
2,5691225
It may depend on your state constitution and how the laws are written.
– D M
Apr 7 at 23:51
The way 166-10 B in the link is written seems contradictory - I'm not sure whether it's saying that refusing the Fire Marshal is a legal violation of some kind or if it's something the writers just really don't want you to do.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 0:16
1
Please indicate your country. Or may I assume Italy, from your user name?
– vsz
Apr 8 at 5:03
@vsz the linked code is for Franklin, New Hampshire, USA.
– jcaron
2 days ago
Do you have signage at the property line indicating it is such (I.E. Private Property, No Trespassing) or a barrier such as a gate or fence to prevent entry? Not saying that they are allowed to drive onto the property, but they might not be doing so with malicious intent. Also please define what they are doing that constitutes "Snooping".
– hszmv
2 days ago
add a comment |
I notice that a lot of towns have "right of entry" rules which ostensibly permit firefighters to trespass onto private property essentially whenever they want to "inspect" things to "prevent fire". Basically, it's carte blanche to trespass on people's property to snoop on them. For example, linked is a typical town "code" to this effect.
Does "code" like this overrule somehow laws against trespassing?
This is relevant to me because I have a property with private road and the firefighters in town feel free to drive onto my property and snoop around.
trespass
asked Apr 7 at 23:24
CiceroCicero
2,5691225
I notice that a lot of towns have "right of entry" rules which ostensibly permit firefighters to trespass onto private property essentially whenever they want to "inspect" things to "prevent fire". Basically, it's carte blanche to trespass on people's property to snoop on them. For example, linked is a typical town "code" to this effect.
Does "code" like this overrule somehow laws against trespassing?
This is relevant to me because I have a property with private road and the firefighters in town feel free to drive onto my property and snoop around.
trespass
trespass
asked Apr 7 at 23:24
CiceroCicero
2,5691225
asked Apr 7 at 23:24
CiceroCicero
2,5691225
asked Apr 7 at 23:24
CiceroCicero
2,5691225
asked Apr 7 at 23:24
CiceroCicero
2,5691225
asked Apr 7 at 23:24
CiceroCicero
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It may depend on your state constitution and how the laws are written.
– D M
Apr 7 at 23:51
The way 166-10 B in the link is written seems contradictory - I'm not sure whether it's saying that refusing the Fire Marshal is a legal violation of some kind or if it's something the writers just really don't want you to do.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 0:16
1
Please indicate your country. Or may I assume Italy, from your user name?
– vsz
Apr 8 at 5:03
@vsz the linked code is for Franklin, New Hampshire, USA.
– jcaron
2 days ago
Do you have signage at the property line indicating it is such (I.E. Private Property, No Trespassing) or a barrier such as a gate or fence to prevent entry? Not saying that they are allowed to drive onto the property, but they might not be doing so with malicious intent. Also please define what they are doing that constitutes "Snooping".
– hszmv
2 days ago
add a comment |
It may depend on your state constitution and how the laws are written.
– D M
Apr 7 at 23:51
The way 166-10 B in the link is written seems contradictory - I'm not sure whether it's saying that refusing the Fire Marshal is a legal violation of some kind or if it's something the writers just really don't want you to do.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 0:16
1
Please indicate your country. Or may I assume Italy, from your user name?
– vsz
Apr 8 at 5:03
@vsz the linked code is for Franklin, New Hampshire, USA.
– jcaron
2 days ago
Do you have signage at the property line indicating it is such (I.E. Private Property, No Trespassing) or a barrier such as a gate or fence to prevent entry? Not saying that they are allowed to drive onto the property, but they might not be doing so with malicious intent. Also please define what they are doing that constitutes "Snooping".
– hszmv
2 days ago
It may depend on your state constitution and how the laws are written.
– D M
Apr 7 at 23:51
It may depend on your state constitution and how the laws are written.
– D M
Apr 7 at 23:51
The way 166-10 B in the link is written seems contradictory - I'm not sure whether it's saying that refusing the Fire Marshal is a legal violation of some kind or if it's something the writers just really don't want you to do.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 0:16
The way 166-10 B in the link is written seems contradictory - I'm not sure whether it's saying that refusing the Fire Marshal is a legal violation of some kind or if it's something the writers just really don't want you to do.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 0:16
1
1
Please indicate your country. Or may I assume Italy, from your user name?
– vsz
Apr 8 at 5:03
Please indicate your country. Or may I assume Italy, from your user name?
– vsz
Apr 8 at 5:03
@vsz the linked code is for Franklin, New Hampshire, USA.
– jcaron
2 days ago
@vsz the linked code is for Franklin, New Hampshire, USA.
– jcaron
2 days ago
Do you have signage at the property line indicating it is such (I.E. Private Property, No Trespassing) or a barrier such as a gate or fence to prevent entry? Not saying that they are allowed to drive onto the property, but they might not be doing so with malicious intent. Also please define what they are doing that constitutes "Snooping".
– hszmv
2 days ago
Do you have signage at the property line indicating it is such (I.E. Private Property, No Trespassing) or a barrier such as a gate or fence to prevent entry? Not saying that they are allowed to drive onto the property, but they might not be doing so with malicious intent. Also please define what they are doing that constitutes "Snooping".
– hszmv
2 days ago
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The New Hampshire law against trespassing says
I. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that he is not
licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in any place.
State law does not specify what conditions constitute having license or privilege. The Franklin city code specifies one form of privilege.
A:The Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall have
the right to inspect all premises, except owner-occupied detached
single- or two-family structures used exclusively for dwelling
purposes. These inspections shall be made in accordance with the
systematic inspection program and as often as may be necessary for the
purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions
liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, interfere with
fire operations or endanger life or any conditions constituting
violations of the provisions or intent of this article. Except in the
case of systematic inspection programs or other good cause,
inspections shall not include occupied dwelling units.
B: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any or upon any premises any condition which makes such
building or premises unsafe, the Fire Chief or his or her
representative may enter such premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same, provided that if such premises shall be occupied, he
or she shall first present proper credentials and demand entry, and if
such premises shall be unoccupied, he or she shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge
or control of the premises and demand entry. No owner or occupant or
any other persons having charge, care or control of any premises shall
fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to
promptly permit entry therein by the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this article. If the owner or occupant denies
entry, the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall
obtain a proper warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure
entry.
This ordinance does not grant firefighters the right to snoop on people's property whenever they want. So this does not "override" state law. If you refuse admission, they must obtain a warrant (constitutional requirement), making the justification subject to judicial review, i.e. conformity with the states grounds for such entry. The clause "No owner shall fail to promptly permit entry" is a rhetorical admonition, not an enforceable clause, and an ordinance cannot suspend the 4th Amendment.
answered Apr 8 at 0:31
user6726user6726
62.1k456109
Yeah, well what I know is that they are driving onto my property like they own it. You are basically repeating stuff I already know. I mean you just pasted what I linked! This does not offer any new information.
– Cicero
Apr 8 at 0:54
2
@Cicero You have the right to refuse them, as the answer explains. You could serve them with a notarized letter explicitly denying them entry and ordering them to C&D. If they continue after that I can think of more options but it would probably make sense to consult with a local lawyer to figure out what the best next step is. If they are currently on your property and you have unambiguously asked them to leave, you could call your local police as well to ask them to remove them, since they are trespassing unless they already have a warrant or "other legal remedy."
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:10
I'm assuming you've already called or written politely asking them to work out an inspection schedule that is reasonable to you, of course.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:23
Additionally, first responders (Such as Fire Fighters) are normally permitted to enter property without a warrant if there is extravagant circumstance or evidence is in plain view. In the later case, if you're flamable death trap of a building is visible from public land, they can enter. In the form case, they can enter if they have reason to believe that there is an emergency or imminent danger (i.e., They see smoke from the private road that could indicate fire) OR were called to a probable fire by someone who saw smoke.
– hszmv
2 days ago
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The New Hampshire law against trespassing says
I. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that he is not
licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in any place.
State law does not specify what conditions constitute having license or privilege. The Franklin city code specifies one form of privilege.
A:The Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall have
the right to inspect all premises, except owner-occupied detached
single- or two-family structures used exclusively for dwelling
purposes. These inspections shall be made in accordance with the
systematic inspection program and as often as may be necessary for the
purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions
liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, interfere with
fire operations or endanger life or any conditions constituting
violations of the provisions or intent of this article. Except in the
case of systematic inspection programs or other good cause,
inspections shall not include occupied dwelling units.
B: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any or upon any premises any condition which makes such
building or premises unsafe, the Fire Chief or his or her
representative may enter such premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same, provided that if such premises shall be occupied, he
or she shall first present proper credentials and demand entry, and if
such premises shall be unoccupied, he or she shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge
or control of the premises and demand entry. No owner or occupant or
any other persons having charge, care or control of any premises shall
fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to
promptly permit entry therein by the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this article. If the owner or occupant denies
entry, the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall
obtain a proper warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure
entry.
This ordinance does not grant firefighters the right to snoop on people's property whenever they want. So this does not "override" state law. If you refuse admission, they must obtain a warrant (constitutional requirement), making the justification subject to judicial review, i.e. conformity with the states grounds for such entry. The clause "No owner shall fail to promptly permit entry" is a rhetorical admonition, not an enforceable clause, and an ordinance cannot suspend the 4th Amendment.
answered Apr 8 at 0:31
user6726user6726
62.1k456109
Yeah, well what I know is that they are driving onto my property like they own it. You are basically repeating stuff I already know. I mean you just pasted what I linked! This does not offer any new information.
– Cicero
Apr 8 at 0:54
2
@Cicero You have the right to refuse them, as the answer explains. You could serve them with a notarized letter explicitly denying them entry and ordering them to C&D. If they continue after that I can think of more options but it would probably make sense to consult with a local lawyer to figure out what the best next step is. If they are currently on your property and you have unambiguously asked them to leave, you could call your local police as well to ask them to remove them, since they are trespassing unless they already have a warrant or "other legal remedy."
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:10
I'm assuming you've already called or written politely asking them to work out an inspection schedule that is reasonable to you, of course.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:23
Additionally, first responders (Such as Fire Fighters) are normally permitted to enter property without a warrant if there is extravagant circumstance or evidence is in plain view. In the later case, if you're flamable death trap of a building is visible from public land, they can enter. In the form case, they can enter if they have reason to believe that there is an emergency or imminent danger (i.e., They see smoke from the private road that could indicate fire) OR were called to a probable fire by someone who saw smoke.
– hszmv
2 days ago
add a comment |
The New Hampshire law against trespassing says
I. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that he is not
licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in any place.
State law does not specify what conditions constitute having license or privilege. The Franklin city code specifies one form of privilege.
A:The Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall have
the right to inspect all premises, except owner-occupied detached
single- or two-family structures used exclusively for dwelling
purposes. These inspections shall be made in accordance with the
systematic inspection program and as often as may be necessary for the
purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions
liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, interfere with
fire operations or endanger life or any conditions constituting
violations of the provisions or intent of this article. Except in the
case of systematic inspection programs or other good cause,
inspections shall not include occupied dwelling units.
B: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any or upon any premises any condition which makes such
building or premises unsafe, the Fire Chief or his or her
representative may enter such premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same, provided that if such premises shall be occupied, he
or she shall first present proper credentials and demand entry, and if
such premises shall be unoccupied, he or she shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge
or control of the premises and demand entry. No owner or occupant or
any other persons having charge, care or control of any premises shall
fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to
promptly permit entry therein by the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this article. If the owner or occupant denies
entry, the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall
obtain a proper warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure
entry.
This ordinance does not grant firefighters the right to snoop on people's property whenever they want. So this does not "override" state law. If you refuse admission, they must obtain a warrant (constitutional requirement), making the justification subject to judicial review, i.e. conformity with the states grounds for such entry. The clause "No owner shall fail to promptly permit entry" is a rhetorical admonition, not an enforceable clause, and an ordinance cannot suspend the 4th Amendment.
answered Apr 8 at 0:31
user6726user6726
62.1k456109
Yeah, well what I know is that they are driving onto my property like they own it. You are basically repeating stuff I already know. I mean you just pasted what I linked! This does not offer any new information.
– Cicero
Apr 8 at 0:54
2
@Cicero You have the right to refuse them, as the answer explains. You could serve them with a notarized letter explicitly denying them entry and ordering them to C&D. If they continue after that I can think of more options but it would probably make sense to consult with a local lawyer to figure out what the best next step is. If they are currently on your property and you have unambiguously asked them to leave, you could call your local police as well to ask them to remove them, since they are trespassing unless they already have a warrant or "other legal remedy."
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:10
I'm assuming you've already called or written politely asking them to work out an inspection schedule that is reasonable to you, of course.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:23
Additionally, first responders (Such as Fire Fighters) are normally permitted to enter property without a warrant if there is extravagant circumstance or evidence is in plain view. In the later case, if you're flamable death trap of a building is visible from public land, they can enter. In the form case, they can enter if they have reason to believe that there is an emergency or imminent danger (i.e., They see smoke from the private road that could indicate fire) OR were called to a probable fire by someone who saw smoke.
– hszmv
2 days ago
add a comment |
The New Hampshire law against trespassing says
I. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that he is not
licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in any place.
State law does not specify what conditions constitute having license or privilege. The Franklin city code specifies one form of privilege.
A:The Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall have
the right to inspect all premises, except owner-occupied detached
single- or two-family structures used exclusively for dwelling
purposes. These inspections shall be made in accordance with the
systematic inspection program and as often as may be necessary for the
purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions
liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, interfere with
fire operations or endanger life or any conditions constituting
violations of the provisions or intent of this article. Except in the
case of systematic inspection programs or other good cause,
inspections shall not include occupied dwelling units.
B: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any or upon any premises any condition which makes such
building or premises unsafe, the Fire Chief or his or her
representative may enter such premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same, provided that if such premises shall be occupied, he
or she shall first present proper credentials and demand entry, and if
such premises shall be unoccupied, he or she shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge
or control of the premises and demand entry. No owner or occupant or
any other persons having charge, care or control of any premises shall
fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to
promptly permit entry therein by the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this article. If the owner or occupant denies
entry, the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall
obtain a proper warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure
entry.
This ordinance does not grant firefighters the right to snoop on people's property whenever they want. So this does not "override" state law. If you refuse admission, they must obtain a warrant (constitutional requirement), making the justification subject to judicial review, i.e. conformity with the states grounds for such entry. The clause "No owner shall fail to promptly permit entry" is a rhetorical admonition, not an enforceable clause, and an ordinance cannot suspend the 4th Amendment.
answered Apr 8 at 0:31
user6726user6726
62.1k456109
The New Hampshire law against trespassing says
I. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that he is not
licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in any place.
State law does not specify what conditions constitute having license or privilege. The Franklin city code specifies one form of privilege.
A:The Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall have
the right to inspect all premises, except owner-occupied detached
single- or two-family structures used exclusively for dwelling
purposes. These inspections shall be made in accordance with the
systematic inspection program and as often as may be necessary for the
purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions
liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, interfere with
fire operations or endanger life or any conditions constituting
violations of the provisions or intent of this article. Except in the
case of systematic inspection programs or other good cause,
inspections shall not include occupied dwelling units.
B: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any or upon any premises any condition which makes such
building or premises unsafe, the Fire Chief or his or her
representative may enter such premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same, provided that if such premises shall be occupied, he
or she shall first present proper credentials and demand entry, and if
such premises shall be unoccupied, he or she shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge
or control of the premises and demand entry. No owner or occupant or
any other persons having charge, care or control of any premises shall
fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to
promptly permit entry therein by the Fire Chief or his or her
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this article. If the owner or occupant denies
entry, the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall
obtain a proper warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure
entry.
This ordinance does not grant firefighters the right to snoop on people's property whenever they want. So this does not "override" state law. If you refuse admission, they must obtain a warrant (constitutional requirement), making the justification subject to judicial review, i.e. conformity with the states grounds for such entry. The clause "No owner shall fail to promptly permit entry" is a rhetorical admonition, not an enforceable clause, and an ordinance cannot suspend the 4th Amendment.
answered Apr 8 at 0:31
user6726user6726
62.1k456109
answered Apr 8 at 0:31
user6726user6726
62.1k456109
answered Apr 8 at 0:31
user6726user6726
62.1k456109
answered Apr 8 at 0:31
user6726user6726
62.1k456109
62.1k456109
Yeah, well what I know is that they are driving onto my property like they own it. You are basically repeating stuff I already know. I mean you just pasted what I linked! This does not offer any new information.
– Cicero
Apr 8 at 0:54
2
@Cicero You have the right to refuse them, as the answer explains. You could serve them with a notarized letter explicitly denying them entry and ordering them to C&D. If they continue after that I can think of more options but it would probably make sense to consult with a local lawyer to figure out what the best next step is. If they are currently on your property and you have unambiguously asked them to leave, you could call your local police as well to ask them to remove them, since they are trespassing unless they already have a warrant or "other legal remedy."
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:10
I'm assuming you've already called or written politely asking them to work out an inspection schedule that is reasonable to you, of course.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:23
Additionally, first responders (Such as Fire Fighters) are normally permitted to enter property without a warrant if there is extravagant circumstance or evidence is in plain view. In the later case, if you're flamable death trap of a building is visible from public land, they can enter. In the form case, they can enter if they have reason to believe that there is an emergency or imminent danger (i.e., They see smoke from the private road that could indicate fire) OR were called to a probable fire by someone who saw smoke.
– hszmv
2 days ago
add a comment |
Yeah, well what I know is that they are driving onto my property like they own it. You are basically repeating stuff I already know. I mean you just pasted what I linked! This does not offer any new information.
– Cicero
Apr 8 at 0:54
2
@Cicero You have the right to refuse them, as the answer explains. You could serve them with a notarized letter explicitly denying them entry and ordering them to C&D. If they continue after that I can think of more options but it would probably make sense to consult with a local lawyer to figure out what the best next step is. If they are currently on your property and you have unambiguously asked them to leave, you could call your local police as well to ask them to remove them, since they are trespassing unless they already have a warrant or "other legal remedy."
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:10
I'm assuming you've already called or written politely asking them to work out an inspection schedule that is reasonable to you, of course.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:23
Additionally, first responders (Such as Fire Fighters) are normally permitted to enter property without a warrant if there is extravagant circumstance or evidence is in plain view. In the later case, if you're flamable death trap of a building is visible from public land, they can enter. In the form case, they can enter if they have reason to believe that there is an emergency or imminent danger (i.e., They see smoke from the private road that could indicate fire) OR were called to a probable fire by someone who saw smoke.
– hszmv
2 days ago
Yeah, well what I know is that they are driving onto my property like they own it. You are basically repeating stuff I already know. I mean you just pasted what I linked! This does not offer any new information.
– Cicero
Apr 8 at 0:54
Yeah, well what I know is that they are driving onto my property like they own it. You are basically repeating stuff I already know. I mean you just pasted what I linked! This does not offer any new information.
– Cicero
Apr 8 at 0:54
2
2
@Cicero You have the right to refuse them, as the answer explains. You could serve them with a notarized letter explicitly denying them entry and ordering them to C&D. If they continue after that I can think of more options but it would probably make sense to consult with a local lawyer to figure out what the best next step is. If they are currently on your property and you have unambiguously asked them to leave, you could call your local police as well to ask them to remove them, since they are trespassing unless they already have a warrant or "other legal remedy."
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:10
@Cicero You have the right to refuse them, as the answer explains. You could serve them with a notarized letter explicitly denying them entry and ordering them to C&D. If they continue after that I can think of more options but it would probably make sense to consult with a local lawyer to figure out what the best next step is. If they are currently on your property and you have unambiguously asked them to leave, you could call your local police as well to ask them to remove them, since they are trespassing unless they already have a warrant or "other legal remedy."
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:10
I'm assuming you've already called or written politely asking them to work out an inspection schedule that is reasonable to you, of course.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:23
I'm assuming you've already called or written politely asking them to work out an inspection schedule that is reasonable to you, of course.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 1:23
Additionally, first responders (Such as Fire Fighters) are normally permitted to enter property without a warrant if there is extravagant circumstance or evidence is in plain view. In the later case, if you're flamable death trap of a building is visible from public land, they can enter. In the form case, they can enter if they have reason to believe that there is an emergency or imminent danger (i.e., They see smoke from the private road that could indicate fire) OR were called to a probable fire by someone who saw smoke.
– hszmv
2 days ago
Additionally, first responders (Such as Fire Fighters) are normally permitted to enter property without a warrant if there is extravagant circumstance or evidence is in plain view. In the later case, if you're flamable death trap of a building is visible from public land, they can enter. In the form case, they can enter if they have reason to believe that there is an emergency or imminent danger (i.e., They see smoke from the private road that could indicate fire) OR were called to a probable fire by someone who saw smoke.
– hszmv
2 days ago
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It may depend on your state constitution and how the laws are written.
– D M
Apr 7 at 23:51
The way 166-10 B in the link is written seems contradictory - I'm not sure whether it's saying that refusing the Fire Marshal is a legal violation of some kind or if it's something the writers just really don't want you to do.
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 8 at 0:16
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Please indicate your country. Or may I assume Italy, from your user name?
– vsz
Apr 8 at 5:03
@vsz the linked code is for Franklin, New Hampshire, USA.
– jcaron
2 days ago
Do you have signage at the property line indicating it is such (I.E. Private Property, No Trespassing) or a barrier such as a gate or fence to prevent entry? Not saying that they are allowed to drive onto the property, but they might not be doing so with malicious intent. Also please define what they are doing that constitutes "Snooping".
– hszmv
2 days ago