(a) The installation of fire protection service connections, to supply water to stand pipes and sprinkler systems for fire protection only, shall be permitted when applications and plans for such service have been approved by the Building Department, and Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department. Lines installed for fire protection shall not be used for any reason other than approved fire protection reasons. Any use other than specified in these rules is a crime and subject to prosecution.
(b) Customers wishing to modify water service on fire lines must do so in writing. Modifications on fire lines will only be permitted after written approval has been received from the Fire Prevention Bureau, Building Department and Water Distribution Department. It is the customer's responsibility to follow all fire codes National, State, and local.
(c) Fire hydrants on private property are the responsibility of the property owner. All local and State codes will be enforced. Any work on private fire hydrant shall be inspected by the Water Distribution Department and/or the City Fire Prevention Bureau.
(d) Tampering with any fire line or hydrant is a criminal offense and may lead to prosecution.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)