All permission to use a fire hydrant shall be issued subject to the express condition that the permittee shall indemnify and save the Municipality harmless from all loss or damage that may be occasioned by the lack of care, skill or attention of the permittee or anyone in their employ in the making of a connection or in the use of such fire hydrant. The permittee shall, if any damage is caused to any fire hydrant or water main of the Municipality in the use thereof, promptly and fully reimburse the Municipality for the full cost and expense of the repairs necessary. All hydrants used for any purpose shall have reducing couplings attached to the fire hydrant with an independent valve for regulation of the supply. The main valve of the hydrant shall be opened full and remain open until use of the hydrant is completed for that day. The hydrant shall be operated only with the use of a proper hydrant wrench.
Upon completion of the use of a fire hydrant, the permittee shall notify the Fire Chief, who shall promptly inspect each hydrant used and shall make a report of any damage or necessary repairs. The permittee shall promptly and fully reimburse the Municipality for the full cost and expense of the necessary repairs.
(Ord. 1978-71. Passed 6-13-78; Ord. 2022-32. Passed 4-12-22.)