(A) Fire hydrants are provided for the primary purpose of extinguishing fires and shall be opened and used only by the Utility Department and the Fire Department or such persons as may be authorized to do so by the Utilities Manager. Unauthorized taking of water from a fire hydrant is a violation of this code. No application to open and use a fire hydrant shall be approved and existing approvals shall be cancelled to any person who has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or whose indebtedness to the town for water used or damage to hydrants is delinquent, until such violation or delinquency is cured. Every person authorized to open fire hydrants will be required to replace the caps on the outlets when such are not in use and will keep hose connections in good repair. Failure to do so will be sufficient cause to prohibit further use of the hydrants and the refusal to grant subsequent permits for the use of such fire hydrants.
(B) An application for construction use of a fire hydrant may be obtained from the Town of Cave Creek Utilities Department. A meter deposit as specified in the utilities rate section of this code (§ 52.406) shall be paid in advance of the installation of the hydrant meter. Water use via an approved hydrant meter is subject to water availability for construction use. It is the prerogative of the Utilities Manager to limit or halt approved use of a hydrant. Water consumption rates are specified in the utilities rate section of this code.
(C) Fire hydrants may not be altered in any way including painting or attachment of any appliance or other feature not authorized in writing by the Utilities Manager.
(Ord. O2011-03, passed 2-7-11)