A. Source: The subdivider shall provide the subdivision with a source of water approved by the Illinois department of public health. If an approved public source is within one thousand feet (1,000') of the property being developed, the developer shall extend such service to the proposed development at his expense as the water supply source. The water supply system shall be so designed that it shall be eventually incorporated into a comprehensive water system.
B. Mains: The developer shall install water mains of sufficient size to serve the needs of the proposed development. If, in the opinion of the city engineer, additional size is required to serve potential or existing developments beyond that proposed, the city shall pay for such additional costs. Water mains shall be located within dedicated street right of way but not under pavements whenever possible. If it is agreed to by the city that it is not feasible to locate said mains within a street right of way, the developer shall dedicate to the city a minimum of a twenty foot (20') wide permanent easement (10 feet on each side of the main) for the repair and maintenance thereof. An easement greater than twenty feet (20') shall be required if in the opinion of the city engineer, soil conditions location and depth, or other site conditions are such that a wider easement is needed for repair and maintenance. All plans and specifications for the water supply system shall be prepared for the subdivider by a registered engineer, and shall be approved by the state environmental protection agency, the city engineer, Jackson County health department, and the planning commission where applicable before final plat approval.
C. Fire Hydrants:
1. Fire hydrants shall be of simple rugged construction, must operate freely and positively in all its parts, including facilities for drainage of the barrel to prevent freezing. Hydrants shall be capable of delivering two hundred fifty gallons per minute (250 gpm) from each two and one-half inch (21/2") outlet, with a pressure loss of not more than one and three- fourths (13/4) pounds for two-way, two and one-fourth (21/4) pounds for three-way, and four (4) pounds for four-way hydrants, and a total loss of five (5) pounds between the street main and the outlet. In addition to two and one-half inch (21/2") outlets, hydrants shall also have five and one-half inch (51/2") suction connection. Hydrants must be of such design that if the hydrant barrel is broken off, the hydrant will remain closed. Street connections must be not less than six inches (6") in diameter. All hydrant outlets shall be National Standard thread.
2. Gate valves shall be so installed on each hydrant installation whereby each hydrant can be isolated from the main water system so as not to interfere with the operations of the remainder of the system.
3. Hydrant spacing shall not exceed four hundred feet (400') apart in residential areas or exceed three hundred feet (300') apart in commercial areas.
4. Hydrants shall be installed on all weather access fire lanes or streets not to exceed ten feet (10') from curb lines.
5. Installation of hydrants shall be perpendicular, with pumper outlets always fronting the streets, and at proper grade of fifteen inches (15") from center of lowest nozzle to the ground. The base of the hydrant shall set on a solid concrete foundation and be braced against the water pressures, so that joints will not blow. Complete drainage of barrel is essential; therefore, a gravel drainage pit of not less than three-fourths inch (3/4") gravel and with twice the water capacity of the hydrant barrel shall be installed around the drainage valve.
6. All fire hydrants will be free from obstructions such as trees, shrubs, parking, etc.
7. Upon completion and testing of fire hydrants, installer will inform the fire and public works departments as to date they can be put into service. (Ord. 2013-20)