(A) General requirements. The owner or contractor shall have in his or her possession an approved permit prior to installing a new water service line or making repairs to an existing one. It shall be the owner or contractor’s responsibility to notify JULIE for utility locations prior to the start of work.
(B) Owner’s or contractor’s bond. If a property owner or contractor constructs or repairs a water service line from the curb stop to the meter, he or she must furnish an owner’s bond or contractor’s bond, as defined by this chapter, prior to working on city property.
(C) Installation and repair. It shall be the responsibility of the owner and/or the contractor for the correct installation and repair of a water service line, including all accessories. Only city personnel are authorized to turn water on or off. Under no circumstance shall an owner, tenant and/or contractor/plumber be allowed to turn water on or off premises. If doing so, the act will result in a fine imposed on the owner or contractor/plumber by the city. The fine shall be not less than $50, nor more than $500 for each offense; each day shall constitute a new offense.
(D) Construction and repair costs. All construction and repair costs for a water service line, including accessories and excavations, shall be at the expense of the owner.
(E) Frozen pipes and thawing process.
(1) In the event that an owner, tenant and/or other occupant of premises has a frozen pipe within a building, the owner, tenant and/or other occupant may use a hot air hair dryer to endeavor to thaw the pipe. A torch and/or any type of device with a flame, should never be used in this process.
(2) In the event that the pipe does not thaw through the use of a hot air hair dryer and/or otherwise thaw in the course of normal events, then the owner and/or tenant should contact a bonded and licensed plumber and/or other appropriate bonded and licensed professional to appropriately investigate the matter and endeavor to thaw the line.
(3) The owner, the tenant and/or the bonded and/or licensed plumber may consult the City of LaSalle Water Department (815-223-4579) regarding any questions and/or concerns related to frozen pipes but in no event shall it be the duty of the city, its Water Department and/or other agents of the city to be responsible for the thawing of frozen pipes. Additionally, in the event the tenant, owner and/or bonded or licensed plumber is not able to appropriately thaw the line, the city Water Department shall be continued to be informed as to the progress and status.
(4) The City of LaSalle, through its Water Department and agents, may at times and in certain circumstances, go out to the residence and use city- owned thawing equipment to assist in the process of thawing pipes. However, in the event such assistance is requested and in the event the city does assist, the city shall be reimbursed by the owner/occupant and any other party requesting the assistance for all labor and material costs of the city in connection with assisting in the thawing of the pipes process with reimbursement to include reimbursement for labor, equipment and materials.
(5) Additionally, notwithstanding anything else contained herein, the city shall not be responsible for nor obligated to thaw water pipes on private premises and/or on any water service line and/or in any pipe within any building.
(F) Ownership. The owner of a water service line shall comply with the specifications set forth elsewhere in this chapter.
(G) Permit to contractor.
(1) No permit shall be issued by the Department of Public Works to any person for the installation of any services or supply pipes in the public ways, or other public places in the city, or for the alteration, extension, installations or repair of any service pipe or any system of water supply piping in connection with any plumbing system in any building, structure or premises where such pipe or system of piping is connected, or intended for connection, to the pipes of the LaSalle water works system, unless such person be duly licensed by the State of Illinois as a qualified plumber and registered with the city as a licensed plumber. Qualified, assigned city personnel may be authorized to make necessary repairs of any service pipe or any system of water supply piping in the water system.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to test for all malfunctions on a water service line from the city water main supply pipe to the output side of a water meter.
(3) It shall be the responsibility of a contractor or a city qualified assigned person to make a water tap and install a water corporation on a city water main supply pipe for a water service line or any other approved applications. All work is to be performed under the supervision of a qualified, assigned person authorized by the city.
(4) It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to install Illinois Plumbing Code approved pipe, with the least amount of connections, from the city water main supply pipe to the input side of the water meter. This shall include new installation and repair work. Polyvinyl chloride pipe meeting the requirements set forth in the “Specifications for Water and Sewer Installation in Illinois,” the most recent edition, shall be allowed for services 1 inch or greater in size provided tracing wire is placed directly over or around the pipe.
(5) It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to locate and install on any water service line a curb stop and curb box adjacent to the back side of a city curb, or a designated location specified by the Department of Public Works. The style/manufacturer of the box needs to meet city specifications.
(H) Restrictions. At no time henceforth shall more than 1 dwelling be allowed to be serviced with a single water service line attached to the city water main supply pipe, except those structures located in a commercial and industrial zoning district, and then only with the approval of the Department of Public Works. In the event that a water line supplying 1 or more dwellings at the present time exists, that water line shall not be required to be modified unless and until that water service line needs to be repaired or replaced or in the event that the premises should be sold; that upon the first of any of these events, separate water service lines shall then be required for each dwelling. The cost of the same shall be shared equally by each dwelling owner. Further, in the event the city should advance and/or otherwise incur costs in facilitating the separation of said water lines, then in the joint discretion of the Mayor and the Comptroller, a payment schedule may be worked out as between the city and the respective owner regarding the amount of any such cost and/or advancement. Additionally, an y amount due in reference to said cost and/or advancement shall constitute a further amount due in reference to water service charges and shall provide a basis for the imposition of a potential lien in the city’s discretion on the real estate pursuant to Illinois Compiled Statutes, including, but no limited to, ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-139-8.
(I) Temporarymetering.
(1) Any person, persons, firms or corporation requiring temporary water consumption shall make immediate preparations for a temporary, city approved, metering connection. A water meter shall be furnished and installed by the city prior to any water consumption.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of the contractor and/or owner to protect a temporary meter installation from any damage. Should any damage occur, the owner/contractor shall be responsible for any and all costs required to repair/replace the temporary meter.
(3) It shall be the sole responsibility of the city to relocate a temporary water meter to the permanently approved location.
(4) It shall be the responsibility of the building owner to make arrangements to contractor or owner shall install a shut off valve, strainer and backflow prevention equipment when required, according to the necessary pipe sizes as required by the Illinois Plumbing Code. This is required to be done prior to the water meter installation.
(J) Inspections. It shall be the responsibility of any person, person, firms or corporation installing or repairing an existing water service line, including all accessories or any other performance of work, to notify the Department of Public Works prior to the start of work and before final back-filling. Final inspection must be done under city approved water line pressures and testing methods.
(K) Notifications. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or contractor to notify the Department of Public Works of any malfunction on a water service line, or accessories, prior to the start of work. It shall also be the owner’s responsibility to notify JULIE prior to the start of any excavation work.
(L) Corporations.
(1) Nomenclature. A city water corporation shall be a mechanical device, properly installed on a city water main supply pipe, to control the flow of water from the main supply pipe to a water service line or other approved accessories as specified by the city.
(2) Requirements. A water corporation shall be installed on every water service line or any other means or methods whereby water is drawn from a city water main supply pipe. The minimum size to be used shall be 1-inch and the maximum size to be used shall be 2-inch unless permission for a larger size is obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to installation.
(3) Supplier. The city shall supply all necessary types and sizes of water corporations for all water service lines.
(4) Costs.
(a) Original. All original costs of a water corporation shall be included in the tapping fee.
(b) Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the city in cases of emergencies to excavate and shut off any water corporation and protect the excavation until relief is given the city by a contractor employed by the owner. The city shall bill the owner of the property for the excavation and corporation replacement costs; based on current time and material costs. This shall include manpower, equipment and materials.
(5) Location. All water corporations that are to be attached to the city water main supply pipe shall be located in a location specified by the Department of Public Works.
(6) Records. It shall be the responsibility of the person who originally locates, removes, relocates or changes in any way a water corporation, to present in writing and drawing, a detail showing its location relative to several fixed objects. Swing ties or state plane coordinates must be presented so that future locating of the corporation may be achieved by bisecting several points. This record shall remain on file in the office of the Department of Public Works.
(7) Eliminations. Water corporations shall not be installed when the water service line exceeds the size of 2 inches. Instead, a valve box, strainer and shut off valve shall accompany such installations. A tapping sleeve and tapping valve shall also be required.
(M) Curbstop.
(1) Nomenclature. A city curb stop shall be a mechanical device, properly installed, to control the flow of water on a water service line as specified by the city.
(2) Requirements. A water curb stop shall be installed on every water service line up to and including 2-inch in size.
(3) Supplier; city. The city shall supply all the necessary types and sizes of water curb stops for all water service lines.
(4) Costs.
(a) Original. All original costs of a water curb stop shall be included in the tapping fee.
(b) Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner for all costs involved on a water curb stop. This shall include repair, new, replacement and excavation, or any other malfunction.
(5) Location. All water curb stops shall be located adjacent to the back side of a city curb or designated location issued by the Department of Public Works.
(6) Records. It shall be the responsibility of the person who originally locates, removes, relocates or changes in any way a water corporation, to present in writing and drawing, a detail showing its location relative to several fixed objects. Swing ties or state plane coordinates must be presented so that future locating of the corporation may be achieved by bisecting several points. This record shall remain on file in the office of the Department of Public Works.
(7) Elimination. When a water service line exceeds the size of 2 inches the water curb stop shall not be installed. Instead, a valve box, strainer and shut off valve shall accompany all such installation. A tapping sleeve and tapping valve shall also be required.
(8) Access and operation.
(a) At no time shall any unauthorized person or persons attempt to operate a corporation. Only city personnel are authorized to turn water service on or off at a corporation. Fines for unauthorized operation of a corporation will be imposed by the city. The fine shall be not less than $60, nor more than $750 for each offense; each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a new offense.
(b) Water leaks from the curb stop to the building, which are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, shall be the responsibility of the building owner to schedule a contractor for repairs. This work shall be required to be completed as soon as reasonably possible and not later than one day from the time of discovery of the water leak. In the event that the building owner does not remediate this public nuisance within one day of said discovery of said water leak, the city may take such reasonable measures as are deemed in the appropriate discretion of the Superintendent of Public Works of the city to provide for remediation of the public nuisance, including, but not limited to, contracting for and/or otherwise causing to be performed such maintenance, repair and/or reconstruction work. This shall include, but not be limited to, the providing of labor, materials and equipment in connection therewith. All cost and expense in connection with repair and remediation incurred by and/or on behalf of the city in remediating the nuisance shall be the responsibility of the property owner for reimbursement regarding same. The city may pursue all appropriate legal remedies in reference to collection of the cost of said remediation. The owner shall be responsible for inspection and discovery of any such water leak, though the city may make a reasonable effort to notify the building owner of any such water leak discovered by the city.
(N) Valves (master and branch).
(1) Nomenclature. A city master and branch hand control valve shall be a mechanical device properly installed on a water service line or other approved purposes specified by the city to control the flow of water.
(2) Requirements. Master and branch water hand control valves shall be installed on every water service line, or any other means, whereby water is drawn from the city water main supply pipe, or further specified by the Department of Public Works.
(3) Supplier. The contractor or owner shall supply all master and branch valves.
(4) Costs.
(a) Original. All original costs for master and branch water hand control valves shall be paid by the owner.
(b) Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner for all costs involved on a water hand control valve. This shall include repair, new, replacement or any other malfunction.
(5) Location. All master hand control water valves shall be located between the curb stop or tapping valve and tapping sleeve, and the meter, whereby ingress and egress shall not be obstructed and protection is secure against all possible injuries. The preferred location shall be adjacent to the input side of the meter except where a water strainer is installed and then adjacent to the input side of the strainer.
(O) Curb boxes (Buffalo Box).
(1) Nomenclature. A city water curb box shall be a mechanical device, properly installed, to provide a means for the city to gain access to the curb stop in order to turn on or shut off water to any structure.
(2) Requirements. A water curb box shall be installed on every water service line whereby water is drawn from a city water main supply pipe.
(3) Supplier. The city shall supply all the necessary types and sizes of curb boxes installed on water service lines or other installations.
(4) Costs.
(a) Original. All original costs of a curb box shall be included in the tapping fee.
(b) Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owner for all costs involved on a water curb box. This shall include repair, new, replacement or any other malfunction.
(5) Location. All water curb boxes shall be located by centering the box directly over the center of a water curb stop adjacent to the back side of a city curb or a designated approved location issued by the Department of Public Works.
(6) Records. It shall be the responsibility of the person who originally locates, removes, relocates, or changes in any way a water curb box, to present in writing and drawing, a detail showing its location relative to several fixed objects. Swing ties or state plane coordinates must be present so that future locating of the curb box may be achieved by bisecting several points. This record shall remain on file in the office of the Department of Public Works.
(7) Exposure. It shall be unlawful for any contractor or owner to cover, or allow to be covered, a water curb box on the city water system. If a contractor or owner does not comply, they are subject to a fine imposed by the city. The fine shall be not less than $50, nor more than $500 for each offense; each day shall constitute a new offense.
(8) Elimination. When a water service installation exceeds the size of 1 inch, a water curb box shall not be installed. Instead, a valve box, strainer and shut off valve shall accompany all such installations. A tapping sleeve and tapping valve shall also be required.
(9) Water leaks from the shut off to the building, which are hereby declared to be a public nuisance shall be the responsibility of the building owner to schedule a contractor for repairs. This work shall be required to be completed as soon as reasonably possible and not later than one day from the time of discovery of the water leak. In the event that the building owner does not remediate this public nuisance within one day of said discovery of said water leak, the city may take such reasonable measures as are deemed in the appropriate discretion of the Superintendent of Public Works of the city to provide for remediation of the public nuisance, including, but not limited to, contracting for and/or otherwise causing to be performed such maintenance, repair and/or reconstruction work. This shall include, but not be limited to, the providing of labor, materials and equipment in connection therewith. All cost and expense in connection with repair and remediation incurred by and/or on behalf of the city in remediating the nuisance shall be the responsibility of the property owner for reimbursement regarding same. The city may pursue all appropriate legal remedies in reference to collection of the cost of said remediation. The owner shall be responsible for inspection and discovery of any such water leak, though the city may make a reasonable effort to notify the building owner of any such water leak discovered by the city.
(P) Valve boxes.
(1) Nomenclature. A city water valve box shall be properly installed to provide access for operation of a valve on a water service line or other approved purposes specified by the city.
(2) Requirements. A water valve box shall be installed on every water service line exceeding 1 inch in size or any other means whereby water is drawn from a city water main supply pipe. The minimum inside diameter shall be 4¼ inches.
(3) Supplier. The city shall supply all the necessary types and sizes of valve boxes installed.
(4) Costs. All costs for valve boxes including new, repair, replacement or any other malfunction shall be paid by the owner.
(5) Location. All water valve boxes shall be located by centering the valve box directly over the center of a water curb stop or a water valve either adjacent to the back side of a city curb or a designated approved location issued by the Department of Public Works.
(6) Records. It shall be the responsibility of the person who originally locates, removes, relocates, or changes in any way a water valve box, to present in writing and drawing, a detail showing its location relative to several fixed objects. Swing ties or state plane coordinates must be presented so that future locating of the water valve box may be achieved by bisecting several points. This record shall remain on file in the office of the Department of Public Works.
(7) Exposure. It shall be unlawful for any contractor or owner to cover or allow to be covered a water valve box on the city water system. If a contractor or owner does not comply, they are subject to a fine imposed by the city. The fine shall be not less than $50, nor more than $500; each fine shall constitute a new offense.
(Q) Tapping sleeves and tapping valves.
(1) Nomenclature. A city water tapping sleeve and tapping valve shall be a mechanical device properly installed on a city water main to control the flow of water or other approved purposes specified by the city. The combination of these 2 items shall be classified as 1 in the installation procedure.
(2) Requirements. A tapping sleeve and tapping valve shall be installed on every water main over the size of 2 inches or any other means whereby water is drafted, beyond a 2-inch size from a city water main supply pipe or further specified by the Department of Public Works.
(3) Supplier. The city shall supply all the necessary types and sizes of water tapping sleeves and tapping valves.
(4) Costs. All costs for tapping sleeves and tapping valves including new, repair, replacement or other malfunctions shall be paid by the owner.
(5) Location. All water tapping sleeves and tapping valves shall be located on and adjacent to a city water main supply pipe in an approved designated area specified by the Department of Public Works.
(6) Records. It shall be the responsibility of the person who originally locates, removes, relocates or changes in any way a water tapping sleeve or tapping valve to present in writing and drawing, a detail showing its location relative to several fixed objects. Swing ties or state plane coordinates must be presented so that future locating of the tapping sleeve or tapping valve may be achieved by bisecting several points. This record shall remain on file in the office of the Department of Public Works.
(R) Strainers.
(1) Nomenclature. A water strainer shall be installed on a water service line or branch service line or any other installation to filter all the water consumed prior to its entry into the input side of a water meter.
(2) Requirements. A water strainer shall be installed on every water service line or branch line when the pipe exceeds 1 inch in diameter.
(3) Supplier. The city shall supply all the necessary types and sizes of water strainers.
(4) Costs. All the costs for water strainers including, new, repair or replacement or any other malfunction shall be paid by the owner.
(5) Location. All water strainers shall be located between a master or branch control valve and a water meter and ingress and egress shall not be obstructed in any form or way that immediate maintenance can be performed on the water strainer. The location shall be adjacent to the input side of the water meter.
(S) Check valves.
(1) Nomenclature. A water check valve shall be a mechanical device properly installed to restrict the flow of water in 1 direction.
(2) Requirements. A water check valve shall be inserted in any water line where any changes in temperature of the water exists within 10 horizontal feet from the output side of a water meter and where surging or pulsations can cause damage to a water service line and its accessories.
(3) Supplier. The contractor or owner shall be the supplier of all city-approved type check valves.
(4) Costs. All costs for check valves including new, repair, replacement or any other malfunction shall be paid by the owner.
(T) Meters and accessories.
(1) Nomenclature. A city water meter shall be a mechanical device properly installed on a water service line or other approved installation to measure the volume of water flowing between 2 given points. any water meter 2 inches or less shall remain the property of the city.
(2) Requirements.
(a) A water meter shall be installed on every water service line or any other means or methods whereby water is drawn from a city water main supply pipe.
(b) City personnel must be allowed access into a building for installation and maintenance purposes. Each building owner or their representative must be present to allow city personnel access.
(3) Supplier. The city shall supply all water meters.
(4) Costs.
(a) Original. All original water meter costs, up to and including 1 inch in size, shall be included in the tapping fee. All those exceeding 1 inch in size shall be based on a cost-plus calculation. The meter will remain the property of the city.
(b) Maintenance.
1. The city shall pay all maintenance costs for all water meters up to the size of 2 inches under normal conditions.
2. The owner shall pay all costs for a water meter 2 inches in size and over.
3. If any malfunction has occurred due to the negligence, failure to protect, misuse or any other cause on the part of the owner, all costs shall be paid by the owner including all temporary and permanent installations.
4. All water meters being 2 inches in size and over shall be removed, replaced and repaired at the expense of the owner.
5. All temporary water meter installations and relocations shall be at the expense of the owner.
6. All original installations shall be installed by city personnel or by a contractor hired by the city.
(5) Protection. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to protect a water meter after the installation thereof. This shall include all temporary and permanent installations.
(6) Testing. The city shall test all water meters for any malfunction or adjustment as follows:
(a) Removal. Water meters shall be removed for investigation when malfunction occurs.
(b) Testing of meters. Defective meters shall be defined under American Waterworks Association (AWWA) specifications.
(7) Location.
(a) All water meters attached to the city water system shall be located in a clean, dry and safe place, not subjected to climatic changes or great variations in temperatures, as specified by the Department of Public Works.
(b) All water meters shall be placed at the nearest point of entrance within a protected area.
(c) All water meters installed by the city shall be installed in an accessible location. The owner shall be responsible to keep the water meter accessible.
(d) All water meters installed in new construction shall be preceded by a minimum of 2 feet of service piping. Ball valves shall be installed by the contractor before and after the water meter.
(8) Vacancies.
(a) Notifications. Upon notification of discontinuance of service by consumer, the city has the right to enter the premises and remove the existing meter.
(b) Replacement.
1. All fees due the Comptroller of the city shall be paid in full prior to reinstallation of a water meter.
2. All specifications and requirements for the proper installation of a water meter set forth by the city shall be complied with prior to the reinstallation of a water meter.
(U) Branch services.
(1) Nomenclature. All branch water services shall be mechanically constructed whereby water shall be distributed from a water service line.
(2) Requirements.
(a) Master valve. All branch water service shall be controlled by a water shut off valve.
(b) Branchvalve. All branch water services shall be controlled by their respective independent water shut off valves.
(c) Strainer. All branch water services that exceed the size of 1 inch shall have installed on their respective independent water branch a water strainer immediately following the independent water shut off valve and input side of a water meter.
(d) Metering. All branch water services shall comply with all rules and regulations of this chapter.
(3) Costs. All costs including original installations and maintenance shall be paid by the owner.
(4) Ownership. All water branch services shall become the property and responsibility of the property owner.
(5) Restrictions. A branch service cannot be installed without the approval of the Department of Public Works. At no time shall any contractor or owner be allowed to install or have installed a branch water service in a R-1 or R-2 Single-Family Residence Zoning District.
(V) Water main.
(1) Nomenclature. A water main shall be a water supply pipe owned by the city to transmit water by a system of continuous piping and it being the principal artery of the system to which branches may be connected.
(2) Requirements.
(a) All water mains shall comply with all I.E.P.A., Illinois Plumbing Code and city requirements.
(b) Complete plans and specifications for new water main installation shall be submitted to the Department of Public works for approval prior to the performance of work on a water main.
(3) Supplier.
(a) City. The city shall be the supplier for the replacement of any existing water mains now in service within the city limits.
(b) Subdivisions. A developer/owner of land shall be the supplier and installer of a water main to be attached to the city water system.
(c) Approval. The city shall have final approval authority for all types and sizes of water mains connected to the city water system.
(4) Costs, original. All original cost involved in the installation of a new water main to be attached to the city water system shall be paid by the developer/owner.
(5) Location. Complete drawings and specifications, showing the location of any water main to be attached to the city water system, shall be submitted to the city for its approval. All I.E.P.A., Illinois Plumbing Code and city codes must be complied with. A petition to connect to the city water system must be submitted the City Council.
(6) Inspection. The State of Illinois, and the city shall be allowed to inspect all work performed on a water main attached to the city water system.
(7) Records. Complete preliminary and final records of a water main approval and installation shall be kept on file at all times in the office of the Department of Public Works. Construction and record drawings shall be submitted when completed.
(W) Fire hydrants.
(1) Nomenclature. A city water fire hydrant shall be a mechanical device whereby water shall be drawn from the city water system for emergency purposes or other reasons approved by the city.
(2) Requirements.
(a) Before any water is drawn from a fire hydrant for any reason other than an emergency, permission must be granted from the Superintendent of Public Works. All water consumed shall be paid for based on the water rates as established by this chapter.
(b) All fire hydrants installed on the city water system shall have incorporated special city thread sizes. They being as follows:
1. Two and one-half-inch thread is 7½ threads per inch by 3-7/64ths, outside diameter, male thread (Mueller Co. b-309).
2. Four and one-half-inch pumper connection shall be national standard threads on all steamer type fire hydrants.
(c) Steamer water fire hydrants shall be installed in every portion of the city, public or private.
(d) A clearance of 3 feet, 0 inches radius from the center of a fire hydrant shall be maintained at all times above ground elevation. No obstruction of any kind shall be allowed in this restricted area.
(e) All water fire hydrants shall have a resilient-wedge, gate valve installed between the hub or bell inlet and the city water main supply pipe. Its location to be determined by the Department of Public Works.
(3) Supplier. The installer shall be the supplier for all types and all sizes of fire hydrants subject to the approval of the Department of Public Works.
(4) Costs.
(a) Original. The installer shall pay all costs for a fire hydrant.
(b) Maintenance. All maintenance costs for fire hydrants attached to the city water system when located on city controlled property shall be at the expense of the city. All maintenance costs for fire hydrants attached to the city water system when located on private property shall be at the expense of the property owner and all maintenance work shall be done by the city.
(5) Ownership. All fire hydrants attached to the city water system on city property shall become the property of the city. Hydrants on private property can be maintained by city personnel; including routine flushing, lubrication and flow testing. If the private property owner does the maintenance, they shall notify the city prior to doing the work. This shall allow the city personnel to observe and supervise this operation to make sure that proper procedures are being followed. Replacement of hydrants or parts replacement shall be at the expense of private property owner.
(6) Limitations.
(a) At no time shall any person be allowed to operate a fire hydrant without proper tools.
(b) When water is drawn from a fire hydrant other than an emergency, the hydrant must be opened to the extreme open position and the control for the volume of water extracted shall be governed by an auxiliary hand shut off valve mounted on the exterior of the hydrant at an output terminal. This shall be done under the supervision of city personnel.
(7) Location. All fire hydrants attached to the city water system shall be located in an approved area specified by the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department.
(8) Records. It shall be the responsibility of the person involved who originally locates, removes, relocates or changes in any way a water fire hydrant, to present in writing and drawing, a detail showing its location relative to several fixed object. Swing ties and state planes coordinates must be presented so that future locating of the water fire hydrant may be achieved by bisecting several points. This record shall remain on file in the office of the Department of Public Works.
(9) Ingress and egress to private property. The city shall have the right to enter on private property to operate and maintain a fire hydrant located thereon.
(Ord. 2237, passed 7-26-2010; Am. Ord. 2399, passed 12-4-2012; Am. Ord. 2420, passed 3-12-2013) Penalty, see § 50.99