(A) Permission to use. Fire hydrants shall be used in extinguishing fires and are to be opened only by authorized employees of the department and the city’s fire and street departments. Any other person who wishes to use a fire hydrant shall seek prior written permission from the Director under the following conditions:
(1) A person requesting use of a fire hydrant shall make written application for a permit and shall pay the deposits, fees and charges in accordance with § 50.005(A)(4) of this chapter; and
(2) The permittee shall:
(a) Use a water meter furnished by the department;
(b) Make the meter readily available for reading by the department each month it is used; and
(c) Return the meter immediately after finishing use of the hydrant or upon request of the Director; and
(3) A permittee authorized to open a fire hydrant shall only use an approved spanner wrench and shall replace the caps on the outlets when not in use.
(B) Improper use. Failure to abide by the conditions of division (A) of this section is sufficient cause to prohibit further use of the fire hydrant and to refuse to grant subsequent permits for use of a tire hydrant. Any person, business or entity shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the penal provisions of this chapter if he or she or it knowingly either:
(1) Uses water from a fire hydrant without a permit from the Director; or
(2) Violates any of the terms and conditions of a permit granted under this chapter.
(1) A city employee engaged in work in his official capacity; or
(2) A person using water from a fire hydrant without charge for department construction work purposes and approved in advance and in writing by the Director; or
(3) A fireman authorized by the Director or the Fire Chief in connection with such fireman’s use in extinguishing a fire.
(Ord. O-16-821, passed 7-28-2016) Penalty, see § 50.999