JMPD By-law enforcement operation spoils the warmth for street dwellers in Hillbrow. Photo: JMPD/ Facebook
A JMPD By-law enforcement operation spoilt the warmth for street dwellers in Hillbrow after officers poured water onto their fire.
JMPD By-law enforcement operation spoils the warmth for street dwellers in Hillbrow. Photo: JMPD/ Facebook
With Winter slowly crippling in, the nights will freeze leaving street dwellers with no choice but to set any combustible material on fire.
However, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department will be a stumbling block for many street dwellers as they enforce the City of Johannesburg (JMPD) by-laws, which prohibit fires in public spaces.
This was evident after JMPD officers ruined the warmth of a group of street dwellers in the inner city this past weekend.
According to JMPD, the Fire Safety By-Laws enforcement by JMPD #RegionF1 Operations officers took place at Bruce Street in Hillbrow.
“It is prohibited to burn any refuse or combustible material on a public road.”
JMPD
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In case you wish to question this act, below is the Emergency Services By-laws for the City of Johannesburg. Metropolitan Municipality as approved by its Council:
Fire prevention
Certain self-made fires are prohibited without prior written permission from the Chief of Emergency Management Services or his/her nominee. Storage and accumulation of combustible material are prohibited. The owner/occupier of the property must eliminate the hazard without delay.
Fire protection
All flammable liquid storerooms must be designed in accordance with the requirements of the City’s bylaws. No person may store or allow the storage of any flammable substance in any storeroom without:
A certificate of registration (Section 35); and
Certificate of registration for use, handling and storage of flammable substances
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