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such as, but not restricted to, "move-ups" do not constitute an emergency call. The driver of an <br /> emergency vehicle may: <br /> (a) Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of existing traffic regulations; <br /> (b) Proceed past a red or stop signal or other sign, but only after slowing <br /> down as may be necessary for safe operation; <br /> (c) Exceed the prima facia speed limit so long as the action does not endanger <br /> life or property; <br /> (d) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in <br /> specified directions; or <br /> (e) The exemptions herein granted to an emergency vehicle shall apply only <br /> when the driver of any such vehicle in motion sounds an audible signal by bell, siren or exhaust <br /> whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and when the vehicle is equipped with at least one <br /> lighted lamp displaying a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance <br /> of 500 feet to the front of such vehicle. <br /> It BLOCKING FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT <br /> CONNECTIONS. It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface, obstruct or <br /> restrict the access to any fire hydrant or any fire department connection for the pressurization of <br /> fire suppression systems, including fire hydrants and fire department connections located on <br /> public or private streets and access lanes or on private property. If, upon the expiration of the <br /> time mentioned in a notice of violation, obstructions or encroachments are not removed, the code <br /> official shall proceed to remove the same. Cost incurred in the performance of necessary work <br /> shall be paid from the municipal treasury on certificate of the code official and with the approval <br /> of the chief administrative official; and the legal authority of the municipality shall institute <br /> appropriate action for the recovery of such costs. <br />