Public fire hydrants shall be located along an apparatus access within 1,000 feet of any newly constructed building or structure. Where a building or structure is situated on a property and is located more than 400 feet from a fire hydrant along an apparatus access, the Fire Code Official is authorized to require a private fire hydrant to be installed on the property. The installation of a public fire hydrant shall be contracted with the responsible water purveyor. Where it is not feasible or possible to install a fire hydrant, the Fire Code Official is authorized to permit alternative methods of supplying water, such as a Fire Department water tanker.
(Ord. passed 6-22-21)