Six inch or smaller dead end mains are prohibited in commercial and industrial development after the effective date of this chapter. All other dead end mains shall be capable of supplying the required fire flow, and shall meet IWC and /or NFPA 24 requirements and be approved. Buildings having a required fire flow of 3,500 gpm or more shall have hydrants served by a main that loops the building or complex of buildings and reconnects back into a distribution supply main in a separate location when possible as determined by the City Fire Marshal or his or her designee and a representative of the city utilities.
(Ord. 2009-10, passed 11-30-2009)