§ 531.38 Outlet Valves to be Sealed

   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)

§ 531.39 No Connection Allowed Between Different Pressure Service Systems

   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)

§ 531.40 Fire Service Pipes to be Accessible for Inspection

   (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)

§ 531.41 Use of Fire Service Water

   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)

§ 531.42 Use of System by Division of Fire

   In case of fire, the Division of Fire shall have the right to use any public or private hydrant, cistern, hose, pipe or other fixtures supplied wholly or in part from any pipe used for fire protection.

(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)

§ 531.43 Permit for Extension of Fire Service Connections

   (a)   Permits to extend any service connection within the metropolitan area, or put in any water pipe or fixtures, or make any other attachments or additions to the service pipes supplied with water by the Division of Water, or repairs in any tap, service pipe, stop cock or other fixture, shall be granted to licensed plumbers only, except that in manufacturing plants employing their own machinists or pipe fitters, special permits may be granted at the option of the Commissioner of Water for the work to be done on the premises only, and provided that such work shall not be done for other parties.

   (b)   At the option of the Commissioner, such permission may also be granted to fire sprinkler companies.

(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)

§ 531.44 Plumber to Turn Water Off after Construction

   No plumber after making any connection with the service pipe for the supply of any premises or after making repairs to any service pipe that has been turned off by the Division of Water, shall leave the stop cock or valve at the curb open in order to supply such premises with water without first obtaining permission from the Commissioner of Water.

(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)

§ 531.45 Approval of Permit for Building Demolition

   Before a permit for tearing down or removing a building from any premises within the metropolitan area shall be given by the Commissioner of Building, or officer in charge of such permits in the various municipalities or other political subdivisions of the metropolitan area, the application for such permit must have the approval of the Commissioner of Water.

(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)

§ 531.46 Permit and Written Return for Plumbing Work

   No plumber shall make any attachments, additions to or alterations in any service pipe cock or other fixture connected with the service water pipes, unless he or she first procures a permit from the Commissioner of Water for such work, and makes a written return of the same as prescribed in these rules and regulations.