Local Ordinances
The Borough of Fox Chapel’s Code of Ordinances
- Borough of Fox Chapel, PA Table of Contents (ecode360.com)
- While the search bar quickly allows you to navigate all ordinances, Chapter 125 – Alarm Systems Borough of Fox Chapel, PA Alarm Systems (ecode360.com) is particularly relevant as many of the calls the FCVFD responds to are considered “good intent” or “false alarms” arising from a monitored alarm system.
Allegheny County’s Code of Ordinances
Note that Allegheny County has strict ordinances regarding open burning (including recreational fires). Their website provides a summary of Allegheny County’s burning ordinances: (Open Burning Resources)
Useful Resources
Here are some additional entities the FCVFD regularly works with whose websites provide useful public safety information: