(A) No person shall, save for the purpose of extinguishing fire, open any fire hydrants on the water supply system or tamper with the same or use the water therefrom, nor shall any person in any manner obstruct the use of any fire hydrant in the city or have, or place or allow to be placed any material or thing in front thereof; and any or all material found as an obstruction as aforesaid may be forthwith removed by the officers and employees of the Water Department and at the risk, cost and expense of the owner or claimant.
(B) In the discretion of the Department, permits may be issued for opening fire hydrants and to use water therefrom for construction purposes, provided a deposit is made with the Department. The City Council shall determine the cost of this permit by resolution.
(‘68 Code, § 7-103(2)) (Ord. 215, passed 4-20-64) Penalty, see § 52.99