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(a) Permission to use. Fire hydrants are used in extinguishing fires and are to be opened only by authorized employees of the department and the city's fire department, department of public works, and department of sanitation services. Any other person who wishes to use a fire hydrant must seek written permission from the director under the following conditions:
(1) A person requesting use of a fire hydrant must make written application for a permit and must pay charges in accordance with Section 49-18.9.
(2) The permittee must:
(A) use a water meter furnished by the department;
(B) connect the meter directly to the fire hydrant and include in the connection an approved reduced pressure zone backflow prevention device provided by the department;
(C) make the meter readily available for reading by the department each month it is used; and
(D) return the meter immediately after finishing use of the hydrant or upon request of the director.
(3) If water is to be hauled from the hydrant, the permittee must display a decal issued by the department on each vehicle used in hauling water from the hydrant.
(4) A permittee authorized to open a fire hydrant must only use an approved spanner wrench and must replace the caps on the outlets when not in use.
(b) Improper use. Failure to abide by the conditions of Subsection (a) is sufficient cause to prohibit further use of the fire hydrant and to refuse to grant subsequent permits for use of a fire hydrant. A person commits an offense if he knowingly:
(1) uses water from a fire hydrant without a permit from the director;
(2) violates Subsection (a)(2), (a)(3), or (a)(4) of this section or any of the terms and conditions of a permit granted under this section.
(c) Exceptions. This section does not apply to:
(1) a city employee engaged in work in an official capacity; or
(a) Tanks supplied by water system. A water storage tank supplied solely by the water system must be satisfactorily built and covered to prevent the entrance of contamination. Every storage tank supplied solely by the water system must have an approved air gap and overflow pipe; except, that a tank of the pressure type will be permitted if an approved backflow prevention device is installed. The delivery of treated water must be controlled by a slow acting automatic valve which does not cause water hammer in the water system. A storage tank must be maintained in a manner satisfactory to the State Department of Health and the director and is subject to periodic inspection by the director.
(b) Tanks with other water sources. Where treated water service is used as a primary or secondary supply to a roof or suction tank which is also supplied by another source of water, the rules of Subsection (a) apply, except that a storage tank under this subsection must not be of the pressure type, but must have an approved air gap and overflow pipe; no backflow prevention devices will be allowed.
(c) Water pumps. Pumps taking suction from the water system and serving water storage tanks, plus other pumping equipment installed by a customer for any other purpose except dewatering, may be installed and operated only upon approval from the director as to size, delivery rate and valving arrangements. (Ord. 19201)
(a) Authority to require. The director is authorized to:
(1) give notice and require a customer to install an approved backflow prevention device at the customer’s own expense, where the director determines that the device is necessary for protection of private plumbing on the premises or the water system;
(2) give notice and require a customer to correct a defective backflow prevention device at the customer’s own expense;
(3) refuse or discontinue service if a backflow prevention device is not installed or corrected as provided in this section; and
(4) inspect backflow prevention devices and charge fees for the inspection in accordance with Section 49-18.6(d).
(b) Maintenance responsibility. The customer is responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of an approved backflow prevention device. The city and the director are not responsible for damage done during inspection that is a result of corrosion or improper maintenance of a backflow prevention device. (Ord. 19201)
(a) Mains are property of city. Water and wastewater mains, pipes and appurtenances laid in streets, alleys or other public rights-of-way within the city immediately become property of the city upon their acceptance, except for mains, pipes and appurtenances laid within the city by a governmental entity pursuant to a license granted by the city. Water and wastewater mains, pipes and appurtenances laid within the city and connected to the water or wastewater systems must be constructed under department supervision and in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the director.
(b) Nonconforming mains. The director may refuse application for service to premises inside or outside of the city if, upon examination, the mains, private water lines or laterals, valves, appurtenances, fire hydrants or other equipment serving the premises are of such quality, size or installation as will not comply with the general standards and specifications of the department.
(c) Substandard laterals or water lines. The director may require the customer, as a precondition of continued service, to replace or repair private plumbing found to be in a substandard condition according to the Dallas Plumbing Code, if the substandard plumbing may cause:
(1) a hazard to public health;
(2) damage or contamination to the water or wastewater systems;
(3) a substantial waste of water; or
(4) introduction of extraneous water into the wastewater system. (Ord. Nos. 19201; 20653)
(a) Permit required. A person commits an offense if he sells treated water inside the city, from a source of supply inside or outside the city, without a permit from the director granted subject to the conditions of Subsection (b).
(b) Conditions of permit. No person may sell treated water inside the city from any source of supply without a permit from the director subject to the following conditions:
(1) The application for permit must be reviewed and approved by the city environmental health officer prior to its issuance.
(2) The production, processing, treatment and distribution of the water is at all times under the supervision of the department or another competent water works operator holding a valid certificate of competency issued by the State Department of Health.
(3) The permittee must abide by the applicable state laws and the rules, regulations and other conditions set forth by the State Department of Health, the director and the city environmental health officer regarding the sale of drinking water.
(c) Exceptions. This section does not apply to the retail sale of commercially bottled water by a grocery store, drug store, restaurant or other similar business establishment.
(d) Enforcement authority. The director is authorized to promulgate additional regulations, not in conflict with state laws, rules and regulations or other applicable provisions of this code, to aid implementation of this section. (Ord. 19201)
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