Exceptions to waste of water shall include:
A. Flow resulting from fire fighting or routine inspections of fire hydrants or from fire training activities.
B. Water applied to abate spills of flammable or otherwise hazardous materials.
C. Water applied to prevent or abate health, safety, or accident hazards when alternative methods are not available.
D. Water that reaches or flows onto adjacent property, public rights-of-way or easements, including private easements when caused by vandalism, wind, rain, emergencies, electrical outages, natural disasters or acts of terrorism.
E. Flows resulting from a routine inspection or maintenance of the water utility system.
F. Water used by the city in installation, maintenance, repair or replacement of public facilities and structures including, but not limited to, traffic control devices, storm and sanitary sewer structures, and road and street improvements.
G. Water used by the city or its respective contractors and/or subcontractors for saw cutting of pavement, dust control, compaction or other uses identified under the terms of applicable contracts, except as noted in division (D).
H. Storm water run-off.
I. The uses of water which are necessary to protect public health and safety for essential government services such as police, fire, public works and other similar emergencies.
(Ord. 10-1004, passed 4-13-2010)