Fire hydrants are intended primarily for the use of the Fire Department, and such use shall not be interfered with in any manner. A permit for the use thereof for other purposes is given only in cases where such use is considered to be an absolute necessity. The operating of fire hydrants and the drawing of water therefrom by unauthorized persons is strictly prohibited. Violators of this rule will be required to pay an assessed fee as stipulated by the fee ordinance to cover expenses and damages incurred, as well as being subject to such other penalties as may be provided as stipulated by law. No person unless authorized by the City Water Distribution Division or Fire Department shall open, operate or remove the nozzle cap from a public or private fire hydrant to which water is supplied in whole or in part by the City, or draw water therefrom, except for the purpose of extinguishing fires, without first having secured the necessary permits to do so.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)