In the Town of Smithfield, there shall be a
uniform system for the numbering of residential, commercial and industrial
buildings and lots.
Standards set forth in this article are established
for the express purpose of promoting the public health and safety
by providing a means of locating residential and other structures
by fire, police, local EMA (Emergency Management Agency) personnel,
as well as such other emergency services as may be required.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner
of any residence or structure, located within the Town of Smithfield,
to procure the correct house or building number for the property and
to immediately and permanently fasten and place such number upon the
house or building as provided by this article.
No owner, occupant, lessee, tenant or subtenant
of any residence or structure shall display any address number other
than the assigned property number designated by the Smithfield Fire
Department.