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A. Damaging System: It shall be unlawful to disturb, destroy, adjust, molest, meddle, or otherwise interfere with any portion of the city public water system or its appurtenances, located on either public or private property. Should any damage result, either intentionally or unintentionally, from handling or otherwise tampering with said water system, the violator shall pay for all costs incurred in connection with the repairs of said system and/or any damages that may result from the tampering with said water system.
B. Replacement Cost: The city's cost of repairing or replacing any meter, shutoff valve or other related part of the water system having been damaged by any person other than a city officer or employee shall be the obligation of the property owner. Owners are responsible for the acts of their tenants, contractors or permissive users. (Ord. 2-2014, 5-12-2014)
Any or all nonessential water usage, as determined by the city of Cambridge or its staff, shall be curtailed or discontinued during or at any time when the city determines that a water shortage exists or any water related emergency exists. Fountains and sprinklers for lawns or gardens shall not be operated during or at any time when the fire department is attempting to extinguish any fire within the city limits. At any time the city council determines that good cause exists, the council may impose upon persons using city water for irrigation purposes a rotation system of irrigation. (Ord. 2-2014, 5-12-2014)
Pipes for fire protection purposes shall be fitted with such fixtures only as are needed for fire protection, and such fixtures shall be sealed by the public works superintendent. Whenever practicable, the hose shall be kept attached to the fixtures, or suspended conveniently for use in case of fire and shall be under the control of said superintendent at all times. All fire hydrants shall be under the control of, and shall be kept in repair by the public works superintendent; provided, that the fire department and street department shall have free access to said hydrants. It shall be unlawful for any other person to operate any fire hydrant or to attempt to draw water from, or to obstruct the approach to. Wrenches for fire hydrants shall be furnished by the public works superintendent to the fire department and the street department, and it shall be unlawful for any person having charge of said wrenches to permit the same to be taken from their accustomed place of deposit, or to be used for any purpose other than that authorized by the superintendent. (Ord. 2-2014, 5-12-2014)
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