Except as specifically set forth herein, nothing in this section shall change the property owner's responsibility for the maintenance of the hydrants and auxiliary valves within the town. Hydrants designed to protect private commercial development shall be located on private property. Hydrants required on private property shall be located in accordance with the approved site plan. The owner of the private hydrants shall be responsible for the costs of inspection, maintenance, and flushing of hydrants located on private property. The owner of the private hydrants shall be responsible for hiring a town- approved specialty licensed contractor at the cost of the hydrant owner, per all local and state requirements. Property owners must show proof to the town that the hydrant passed inspection to the Clerk's Office and the Fire Department within 30 days of the testing. Testing is required to be done once per annum by property owners.
(Ord. 2019-2, passed 2-18-19; Am. Ord. 2019-12, passed 9-16-19)