The maintenance and testing of fire hydrants located on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. Fire hydrants are required to be tested and flowed annually. Such flowing shall not be performed without the prior approval of the Fire and Public Works Departments. A report as required by the Fire and Public Works Departments shall be submitted when work is completed. Fire hydrants shall be maintained in operating condition at all times. If a fire hydrant is damaged or is inoperable for any reason, the property owner shall notify the Fire and Public Works Departments immediately.
(Ord. 1057, passed 5-2-02)