Whenever the provisions of this chapter require the installation of a fire hydrant, whether on public or private property, the hydrant shall meet the following specifications.
(A) It (hydrant) must meet all city utility specifications.
(B) It shall be constructed with 2 two and one-half inch hose nozzles.
(C) It shall be equipped with 1 five-inch Storz connection.
(D) It shall be constructed to be opened by turning clockwise a national standard pentagon-operating nut.
(E) All privately owned hydrants shall be painted red with top color indicating the water main size, i.e.:
Red | 4 inch main |
Orange | 6 inch main |
White | 8 inch main |
Green | 10 inch main |
Blue | 12 inch and above main |
(F) No private citizen will be allowed to otherwise paint or alter a hydrant in any way and hydrants must be kept clear from obstructions of any kind for a distance of three feet.
(Ord. 2009-10, passed 11-30-2009)