(A) A permit shall be obtained from the city to use a fire hydrant for any purpose other than firefighting or flushing and pumping for maintenance purposes.
(B) The fee for this permit shall be as set forth from time to time by ordinance for each day of usage in winter months (November 1 through March 31) and for up to 30 days usage during non-winter months, which is in addition to the cost of the water used.
(C) A hydrant permit sign shall be obtained from the city and prominently displayed on the permitted hydrant during use.
(D) A refundable deposit shall be collected at the time of issuance of the hydrant permit sign. Deposits shall be forfeited for failure to return the sign within five days of permit expiration or for returning the sign in usable condition.
(E) An appropriate backflow device shall be used any time a hydrant is used for other than firefighting purposes.
(F) Under this permit, the person to whom the permit is issued shall be responsible for all damages caused by the use or freezing of the hydrants. The user shall call the Division of Streets & Utilities for inspection of the hydrants after each use.
(G) There shall be a fee, as set forth from time to time by ordinance, imposed if the city is required to pump the hydrant after use by the contractor or if the final inspection by the Division of Streets & Utilities reveals that the hydrant has not been properly pumped.
(H) The City Manager may designate a specific hydrant(s) to be used during winter months.
(I) A valid permit shall bear signatures of the City Manager, or his or her designee, and the Washington Township Fire Department Chief, or his or her designee.
('80 Code, §1333.19) (Ord. 127-87, passed 11-16-87; Am. Ord. 84-02, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 12-04, passed 3-1-04)
Editor's Note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available at city offices during normal business hours.