A. Control; Access: All public fire hydrants shall be under the control and shall be kept in regular repair by the city engineer, and in case of fire, the fire department shall have free access to said hydrants. (Ord. 98-6-23-8, 6-23-1998)
B. Unauthorized Use, Obstruction; Penalty: Every person who opens or operates any fire hydrant or attempts to draw water therefrom without special permission from the city engineer or obstructs the approach thereto is guilty of a class C misdemeanor and upon conviction, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 98-6-23-8, 6-23-1998; amd. 2003 Code)
C. Permit; Fee: The city shall pass a resolution providing for a permit to be issued to those who desire to draw water from a fire hydrant and also setting a rate to be charged for such use. (Ord. 98-6-23-8, 6-23-1998)