(A) Private fire protection systems.
(1) Private fire protection systems must be installed in accordance with standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Plans, specifications and calculations shall be supplied to the City Building Official or Public Works Engineer for review and acceptance.
(2) Rates for private fire protection systems are set by Council and subject to change.
(3) Connections to water mains for automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be permitted only after the specifications for said connections have been submitted to and approved by the City Building Official or Public Works Engineer prior to the commencement of construction of said connections.
(B) Public fire hydrants for fire protection only. Fire hydrants authorized by the city are for the use of the City Fire Department for the extinguishment of fires and must not be used for any other purposes, except such as may be specified in writing by the City Public Works Engineer or the Water Department Superintendent.
(Prior Code, § 26-A-12) (Ord. 1196, passed 12-3-2018; Ord. 1249, passed 11-6-2023)