A. Immediate Access Ensured: No person shall in any manner obstruct the access to any stopcock, hydrant or valve, or any public faucet or opening for taking water in any street, alley, public ground or place connected with or part of said water system, nor pile or place any lumber, brick or building material or other article, thing or hindrance whatsoever within twelve feet (12') of the same, or so as to in any manner hinder, delay or obstruct the members of the fire department in reaching the same.
B. Protection Of System: It shall be unlawful for any person in any manner to interfere with or obstruct the flow, retention, storage or authorized use of water in said water system, reservoir or plant, or any part thereof, or to injure, deface remove or displace any water main, hydrant, service pipe, water meter, shutoff box, public fountain, valve, engine or building connected with said water system, or plant, or to cause, suffer or permit any of said things to be done.
C. Liability For Damages: Any person who shall perform any act in violation of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, in addition, be liable for the actual damage done or caused. (1997 Code)