(A) General.
(1) There are special requirements in the city regarding Fire Department connections that are specific to the response area. These requirements standardize the location of all Fire Department connections in an effect to make it safer for firefighting crews when confronted with a structure fire.
(2) As permitted by the Indiana Fire Code 675 IAC 22, the Fire Department will be consulted before placing the Fire Department connection at a specific location. This should also be noted on the site and sprinkler plans submitted to the Division Chief of Code Enforcement.
(3) Fire Department connections will be installed where required by and under the rules of the FPBSC at the time of installation. In addition, Fire Department connection specifications will comply with this section.
(4) The Fire Department will be notified before installing any Fire Department connection. Plans indicating proposed Fire Department connection locations will be submitted to the Code Enforcement Division for review and approval during the Fire Protection Permit process.
(B) Location and installation. The servicing Fire Department will be consulted before placing the Fire Department hose connections at any location.
(Ord. 3-2017, passed 2-13-17)