NYC Administrative Code

§ 15-208 — Interfering with or obstructing officials, officers and members of department.

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What is NYC AC § 15-208?

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This section prohibits any person from disobeying lawful orders of department officials, fire officers, or firefighters, and from interfering with their activities while performing firefighting duties. It also addresses actions that may hinder the extinguishment of a fire. Applies to all individuals interacting with fire officials.

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§ 15-208 Interfering with or obstructing officials, officers and members of department.

AC § 15-208

It shall be unlawful for any person to disobey the lawful orders of a department official, fire officer or firefighter or to offer resistance or interfere with the lawful activities of said officials and members while engaged in the performance of fire fighting duties or to commit any act likely to prevent a fire from being extinguished.

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