(A) All fire hydrants installed on the village’s water supply system are deemed to be owned by and a responsibility of the village. No hydrant shall be installed that does not meet the specifications of the village. The village determines the siting of fire hydrants. The costs of installing fire hydrants, placed as a result of a main extension or building project, shall be borne by the project developer or builder. Fire hydrants placed on private property at the direction of the village shall require execution of an easement acceptable to the village before the village grants any final certificates of occupancy.
(B) No person, except duly authorized Fire Department personnel or village employees or agents, shall open, close, meddle, or tamper with any fire hydrant unless specifically authorized by the village.
(C) The village may install meters on fire hydrants for use by contractors. Such meters shall not impair or interfere with the operation of the hydrants for fire protection. Only village authorized personnel or agents shall open and close the hydrants. The contractor shall deposit a sum equivalent to the current charge for 10,000 gallons of water against the actual charges for this service. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages arising from this use.
(1984 Code, § 7-01-04-080) (Ord. 277, passed 6-10-1997)