A water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow, for firefighting purposes, as determined by § 38-129 and must be provided to all premises or property upon which a Class 1 or Class 2 structure or a portion of a Class 1 or Class 2 structure is hereafter constructed. The water supply shall be provided as follows:
(A) When a municipal water supply is available and contingent to the premises or property, fire hydrants and mains shall be installed and capable of providing the required fire flow as determined by § 38-129.
(B) When a public water supply is not available to a premises, the water supply shall consist of a pond, stream, river, canal, lake, reservoir, quarry, pressure tank, elevated tank, swimming pool, other fixed systems, or Fire Department delivered portable system capable of providing the required fire flow. The on-site water supply shall be accessible to the Martinsville Fire Department and be located within 150 feet of the Class 1 or Class 2 structure being protected with an automatic fire extinguishing system. If the on-site water supply is not within 150 feet of the structure being protected, the water supply shall be connected to on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow. The owner shall verify the water supply requirements with the Martinsville Fire Department prior to final design and construction. For buildings under construction, a water source approved by the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's 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 400 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 Martinsville Fire Department’s use of the hydrants in emergencies.
(Ord. 2021-0024, passed 11-8-2021)