From the effective date of this section, a ready-to-serve charge minimum fee will be charged on all lines used for fire fighting services:
Diameter (inches) | Fee (per month) |
4 | $10.00 |
6 | 15.00 |
8 | 30.00 |
10 | 52.00 |
12 | 75.00 |
For purposes of this chapter, a “fire service line” is defined as follows:
A pipe and its appurtenances on private property:
(a) Between a source of water and the base of the riser for water-based fire protection systems;
(b) Between a source of water and inlets to foam-making systems;
(c) Between a source of water and the base elbow of private hydrants or monitor nozzles;
(d) Used as fire pump suction and discharge piping;
(e) Beginning at the inlet side of the check valve on a gravity or pressure tank; and
(1) Used exclusively for fire fighting purposes and for testing of such fire suppression systems; and
(2) Installed on a separate tap such that water service can be disconnected without interrupting fire service.
(Ord. 28-03. Passed 2-24-03.)