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The outlet end of the supply pipe to a gravity tank shall be at least six (6) inches above the maximum water line of the tank, and the supply pipe to a pressure tank shall be so arranged as to prevent the water in the tank from flowing back into the main in the street. Each tank shall have a suitable check valve in the pipe leading from it to the distribution pipes of the fire system for the purpose of preventing the flowing of the water from the fire system pipes into the tank.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
The use of drip or blow-off pipes for draining fire pipes shall be allowed only in cases of absolute necessity, and in no case shall their installation be permitted unless furnished with a sealed valve. The end of every such pipe shall be exposed to view at all times. Such drip or blow-off pipes shall not exceed three- fourths (3/4) inch inside diameter.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
Pumps intended for fire protection and taking water from a tank or cistern, supplied wholly or in part from a fire service pipe connected with the main in the street, shall under no circumstances be used for any boiler or general supply of the premises, and shall not be connected with the general supply pipe.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
In all pipes used for fire protection and not metered, all outlet valves on hydrants, hose connections, drips and blow-offs, etc., exclusive of main controlling valves, shall be closed and sealed by the Division of Water. All such valves, hydrants, etc., must be so constructed or altered at the expense of the owner that they can be easily and securely sealed by the Division.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
There shall be no arrangement of pipes whereby the different pressure service systems are connected. All connections now existing contrary to this rule shall be disconnected within six (6) months after notification in writing by the Commissioner of Water.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
(a) Fire services pipes, valves and equipment shall be so installed as to be accessible for purposes of inspection at all times.
(b) Fire service pipes shall not be supplied with water until they and their fixtures have been duly inspected by the Commissioner of Water or his or her authorized agent.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
Water shall not be used from any fire pipe, nor seals broken or removed except in case of fire or for purposes of testing the system and apparatus. In all cases where seals are broken or removed, written notice of the same must be given to the Commissioner of Water within twenty-four (24) hours after its occurrence.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
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