§ 94.093 TESTING OF PRIVATE HYDRANTS.

   Private hydrants shall be inspected and tested on an annual basis by a testing company to verify the flow and proper operation. The owner will maintain a copy of the test certification on the premises and send copies to the City Fire Department. All hydrants shall be maintained in proper working order. Maintenance to be performed by the testing company should consist of greasing outlets, greasing the stem and flow testing the hydrant.

(Ord. 2009-10, passed 11-30-2009)

§ 94.094 DEAD END WATER MAINS.

   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)

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

§ 94.105 WATER SUPPLY.

   A water source approved by the Fire Marshal or his or her designee that is capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be made available prior to allowing combustible material to accumulate at the job site. Fire hydrants shall be located within 500 feet of the structure under construction. Fire hydrants shall be maintained clear and accessible for fire protection during all phases of construction. Water for construction purposes taken from hydrants shall in no way impede the Fire Departments use of the hydrants in emergencies.

(Ord. 2009-10, passed 11-30-2009)

§ 94.106 ACCESS ROADS FOR CLASS 1 AND 2 STRUCTURES.

   Access for use of heavy firefighting apparatus shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction or the accumulation of combustibles, whichever occurs first. All temporary Fire Department access, where required, shall be maintained until all construction is completed. Arrangements shall be made to assure immediate and unimpeded Fire Department access to the site when called.

(Ord. 2009-10, passed 11-30-2009)

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

§ 94.120 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.

   In the event a set of plans and specifications for fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems and other special types of fire extinguishing or detecting systems and appurtenances thereto is created, then the documents shall be submitted to the City Fire Department for information purposes.

(Ord. 2009-10, passed 11-30-2009)