(A) The developers of subdivisions and unsubdivided developments, whether inside or outside the town, may be required as a condition of connecting to the town's water system to install fire hydrants in accordance with town requirements and specifications. Among other matters, requirements and specifications may govern the number, locations and type of hydrants required.
(B) The town may contract with a developer to install fire hydrants required pursuant to division (A) above. The full cost of providing for hydrants shall be borne by the developer, except that within the corporate limits, the town may install at its expense hydrants provided at the developer's expense.
(C) Connection to the town's water system of any hydrant constructed pursuant to division (A) above shall constitute dedication to the town of a hydrant.
(D) All hydrants locate within the right-of-way of a dedicated street or on other town property shall be maintained by the town without charge, except that the town may include a hydrant maintenance charge in the fire protection service fees charged to the county for any area served by the town outside its corporate limits.
(E) Hydrants located on private property shall be maintained by the town and a charge therefore shall be added to the customer's bill, as specified in § 50.005 above.
(F) No person, other than an authorized representative of the town, may draw water from or otherwise tamper with any hydrant.
(1981 Code, § 14-65) Penalty, see § 50.999