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Owners of structures with self-contained fire protection systems may apply for and obtain permission to connect the street mains with hydrants, large pipes and hose couplings, for use in case of fire only, at their own installation expense and at rates as the Council may adopt by ordinance as herein provided.
(2004 Code, § 52.07)
It is unlawful for any person, other than members of the Fire Department or other persons duly authorized by the city, in pursuance of lawful purpose, to open any fire hydrant or attempt to draw water from the same or in any manner interfere therewith. It is also unlawful for any person so authorized to deliver or suffer to be delivered to any other person any hydrant key or wrench, except for the purposes strictly pertaining to their lawful use.
(2004 Code, § 52.08) Penalty, see § 10.99
Unmetered service may be provided for construction, flooding skating rinks and any other purpose. This service shall be at a duly adopted rate. Where it is difficult or impossible to accurately measure the amount of water taken, unmetered service may be provided and the unmetered rate applied; provided, however, that, by acceptance thereof the consumer agrees to have the city estimate the water used. In so estimating, the city shall consider the use to which the water is put and the length of time of unmetered service.
(2004 Code, § 52.09)
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