[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Southborough
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Property maintenance — See Ch. 136.
[Adopted 4-10-2012 ATM by Art. 22]
The Fire Chief, in his or her sole discretion, and pursuant
to general authority of MGL c. 48, § 42, for public health,
safety or welfare purposes may utilize Fire Department personnel,
apparatus, or other resources of the Department to effectuate the
removal of water from within private buildings, caused by flooding,
by pumping or other means, at the written request of the property
owner or tenant in public emergency situations.
The property owner or tenant may be assessed a fee for such
service as rendered to any private building if, in the sole determination
of the Fire Chief or his or her authorized designee, the water flooding
condition could have been avoided or abated by the owner or tenant
by remedial action, including the installation of sump pumps or other
pumping devices.
The Fire Chief may create forms, applications and other documents
to be utilized and executed prior to any Fire Department service being
furnished as specified herein.
