Whenever the provisions of this chapter require the installation of a fire hydrant, whether on public or private property, such hydrant shall meet the following specifications:
(A) All fire hydrants shall be placed on an eight inch or larger diameter mains.
(B) It shall be constructed with two two and one-half inch outlets, with fire thread as specified by the Fire Deptartment.
(C) It shall be equipped with one four and one-half inch steamer outlet with approved Fire Department thread.
(D) It shall be constructed to be opened by turning counterclockwise with a national standard pentagon-operating nut.
(E) The source of the water supply shall be buried four to five feet below the ground level at the hydrant.
(F) The hydrant shall be constructed with a break-off feature to prevent the hydrant from leaking when damaged by collision.
(G) All privately owned hydrants shall be painted red.
(H) All public hydrants shall be painted safety yellow.
(I) All hydrants shall be installed with outlets 18 inches above finish grade.
(J) All hydrants shall be installed with their direction to be determined by the fire official.
(Ord. 6569, passed 12-8-08) Penalty, see § 94.99