A. When a public water system is to be utilized, water lines shall be installed, and water stops shall be provided for each lot, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Newport Water Department, unless otherwise specified by the Planning Board. Fire hydrants shall be installed with a minimum spacing distance of 250 feet in commercial and industrial areas, and 500 feet in residential areas, 18 ft from the center of a standard (26 ft) street or 5 ft from the edge of the roadway when a standard (26 ft) street does not apply, or as directed by the Middletown Fire Department, unless the Planning Board approves otherwise.
B. All water mains shall be public and looped, unless otherwise authorized by the Planning Board. Water serving the subdivision will be obtained from two sources (two different water mains), whenever possible.