(A) Any person desiring to install a separate fire prevention service line, building standpipe and hose or sprinkler system, where the service line or systems will not be connected to or supplied water through a regular water service meter, shall file an application with the Public Works Department for a fire line tap and standby fire prevention service. The special fire prevention systems shall be installed in accordance with Public Works Department requirements, and review fees shall be paid as set forth in the Town Code.
(B) Where, in the opinion of the Public Works Director, a potential cross connection of back pressure can occur, a double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed on the first prevention service line ahead of the first point of water use.
(C) Whenever a detector check valve and bypass meter is required, all materials and equipment shall be furnished and installed by the applicant. The bypass meter shall be tested and sealed by the Water and Wastewater Division prior to its installation. The detector check valve and meter shall be enclosed in a vault acceptable to the Director. Should the detector meter on a fire prevention service line show consumption without a fire having occurred and without prior notice to the Public Works Director, a charge for water used and other costs as established by the Director, subject to the approval of the Town Manager, will be invoked during the month when illegal consumption is indicated, and the fire line service shall be cut off unless the charge is paid, except in matters of an emergency nature.
(D) Every outlet valve on a non-metered sprinkler system shall be sealed. Seals may be removed for authorized purposes only, such as testing of the system. The owner or tenant may test the fire prevention apparatus at any time by notifying the Water and Wastewater Division that such a test is desired. A mutually agreeable time shall be set for the test to be made. All outlet valves shall be sealed immediately after completion of any test on a non-metered system. A charge shall be established and imposed in case any sealed valve is opened without prior notification of the Water and Wastewater Division and the water shall be turned off and remain off until the charge is paid. In addition, a detector check valve and bypass meter may be installed by the Water and Wastewater Division at the cost thereof charged to the owner.
(E) In no case shall any tap be made upon any pipe or tank used for fire purposes, nor shall the use of any water be permitted through any fire service, nor through any pipes, tanks or fixtures for any purpose other than the extinguishing of fire on the premises.
(F) The premises upon which any the fire protection service is installed shall be open to the inspection of any authorized representative of the Public Works Department at all times, and the owner or tenant shall give the representative all reasonable facilities for making the inspection and any information he or she may require.
(G) An inside town and outside town charge shall be established for standby fire prevention service provided by the town.
(Prior Code, Ch. 18, Art. II, § 18-69) (Ord. 346-04, passed 6-21-2004)