941.11 FIRE PROTECTION.
(a) Any person, firm or corporation desiring a supply of water for fire protection must submit an application and three sets of plans to the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits which outline the complete system in detail. Such plans shall be made to scale and shall show the following:
(1) The size and location of all pipes, branches, risers, by-passes, valves, check valves and all other appurtenances, and
(2) The size and location of all cisterns, tanks, pumps, wells and other regulation and operating devices in connection therewith, and
(3) The number and size of sprinkler heads, if any, the number, size and location of hydrants, hose connections and other appliances.
(4) The extension or alteration for conducting water between the shut-off valve or the curb stop and the water meter on the consumer’s line shall be copper or iron or other material as approved by the Public Works Director.
(b) Pipes intended for fire protection shall not normally convey water and must not be tapped or used for the general supply of water to any premises.
(c) Changes, alterations or extensions of any nature shall not be made without first securing a permit from the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits under the same procedure for a new connection.
(d) No fire service shall be supplied with water until the service has been inspected and approved by a duly authorized agent of the Fire Division.
(e) No charge shall be made for water used for extinguishing fires, provided that this section and all other rules governing fire service are fully complied with.
(f) Limited area fire systems, defined as one not exceeding twenty sprinkler heads, or the equivalent, may be supplied from a domestic line if they meet the following conditions: area covered shall not exceed more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the building being protected; the domestic line shall be capable of supplying maximum domestic flow and required fire flow; the tap on a domestic line shall be at the appropriate tap charge established by these by-laws; all rules for fire protection service shall be applicable unless otherwise contradictory.
(Ord. 20-210. Passed 10-6-20.)