(A) Permit required to use. Hydrants are available throughout the city, but the use of a fire hydrant, unless authorized by the Water Department, is strictly forbidden. Temporary service from fire hydrants is available for contractors. A hydrant rental fee, along with a metered charge, is required for contractor usage, tank fillings or other approved usage of fire hydrants. If a meter is required, it will be furnished and installed by the Water Department. The charges for water used will be billed at the current water rates.
(B) How to be opened. Hydrants shall be opened only with an operating hydrant wrench and spanner which shall be obtained either from the Fire Department or Water Department.
(C) Use of in flushing streets and sewers. Hydrants used for construction purposes and/or flushing sewers and streets shall have a reducing coupling attached to the nozzle of the hydrant with an independent throttling valve for regulating the supply.
(Ord. 17-8, passed 2-12-2001) Penalty, see § 52.99