(a) At the discretion of the Safety Service Director or her/his designee, a special permit may be issued for the use of a fire hydrant for securing a supply of water for construction purposes, in cases where a permanent supply or connection is not then feasible or will not be required. The right is hereby reserved to revoke a permit for the use of a fire hydrant. Charges for such permit shall be as determined by the rates established in the fee ordinance.
(b) A fire hydrant used for construction purposes, pursuant to permission first obtained, must have a reducing coupling and union attached to the nozzle of the hydrant, with an independent valve for regulation of the supply and a City-approved backflow prevention device. The main valve of the fire hydrant must be opened full at the beginning of work each day and remain open until stoppage of work for the day, the water supply to be regulated by the independent valve. The fire hydrant is to be operated only by a spanner which may be obtained from the City at the expense of the user.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)