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�1 I I Article 4.6 Regulations Relative to Public Safety. Section 4.6.1 Mechanical Protection Devices. It shall be unlawful to install a mechanical protection device that is automatically keyed to and/or listed to the Mashpee Fire Department and Police Department. All such devices installed before the effective date of this section shall be removed within sixty days. Mechan- ical protection devices shall be defined as: an electrically-operated instrument composed of sensory apparatus and related hardware which automatically sends over regular telephone lines, by direct con- nection or otherwise, a pre-recorded voice alarm upon receipt of a stimulus from the sensory appa- ratus that has detected a physical force or condition inherently characteristic of a fire or an unauthorized instrusion. Section 4. 6. 2 Smoke or Heat Detectors. Hotels, boarding or lodging houses, family hotels or apartment houses containing six or more dwelling units which are not regulated by Sections 26A and 26B of Chapter 148 of the General Laws shall be equipped with an automatic smoke or heat detector in each dwelling unit and each hallway floor. The head of the fire department, as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 148, shall enforce the provisions of this section. The Town hereby accepts the provisions of Chapter 148, Section 26C, of the General Laws. Section 4. 6. 3 Fences Around Outdoor Swimming Pools. All private outdoor swimming pools shall be fenced around the entire perimeter of the pool to a height not less than five feet from grade, except for any fence in existence on the effective date of this by-law which may have a height of not less than four feet. Any person violating the provisions of this by-law shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $20 . 00 for each offense. (Approved at Town Meeting, May 18, 1981) (Approved by Attorney General, August 19, 1981) Section 4.6. 4 Snow Plowing - Parked Vehicles. The Superintendent of Streets is authorized to remove or cause to be removed to some convenient place, including a public f ' garage, any vehicle interfering with the work of removing or plowing snow, or removing ice , from any way in Town. The cost of such removal and of the storage charges, if any, resulting therefrom shall be imposed upon the owner of such vehicle, but in no event shall such liability exceed $200 .00. i� Section 4. 6 . 5 Gas Stations. Any gas station established in the Town of Mashpee shall be required to meet all the rules and f regulations set forth by the State Fire Marshall' s Office and any additional rules and regulations required by the local fire chief. Prior r -27-