(a) The installation of fire protection service connections to supply water to stand pipes and sprinkler systems for fire protection only shall be permitted when applications and plans for such service have been submitted to the Village and by it approved.
(b) All connections to the waterworks mains by industrial or commercial establishments for fire protection service shall include a meter pit with piping and detector-type meter.
(c) All lines shall be backflow protected.
(d) Pipes intended for fire protection shall not be tapped or used for the general water supply of any premises. Before making any modifications to said pipes, the customer must contact the Village and Fire District #1.
(e) All outlet valves on the fire protection line shall be sealed by the Water Department and only opened in case of fire.
(f) When a seal has been broken, immediate notice shall be given to the Water Department.
(g) When, upon inspection, any seal has been found broken from any cause whatsoever, other than fire protection, the water shall be turned off, the Fire Department notified and the water not turned on again until the customer pays the Village the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) as liquidated damages, plus any expenses involve.
(h) Fire hydrants are intended primarily for the use of the Fire Department. Neither the customer nor any other person shall tamper with them in any way. The customer may apply for permission to use the hydrant. Approval will be given only if good cause is shown.
(i) Operation of fire hydrants and the drawing of water therefrom by unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited. Whoever violates this section shall be required to pay an assessed fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) to cover expense and damages incurred, as well as being subject to such other penalties as may be provided by law.
(j) No person except an authorized employee of the Water Department, Fire Department, or the Street or Sewer Departments shall open, operate or remove the nozzle cap from any public or private fire hydrant to which water is supplied in whole or in part by the Water Department or draw water therefrom except for the purpose of extinguishing fires without first having secured the necessary permits so to do. Any person who violates this section shall reimburse the Village for all costs of repair. See also Section 925.06 herein.
(k) At the discretion of the Village Administrator, a special permit may be issued for the use of a fire hydrant for securing a supply of water for construction purposes upon payment of charges for water to be used in accordance with established rates on file together with such hydrant fee as established from time to time covering the use to the hydrant or hydrants. The right is reserved to revoke any permits for the use of fire hydrants.
(1) Fire hydrants used for construction purposes shall have a reducing coupling and union attached to the nozzle of the hydrant, with independent valve for regulation of the supply. The main valve of the fire hydrant shall be opened fully at the beginning of work each day and remain open until stoppage of work for the day, the water supply to be regulated by the independent valve. The fire hydrant shall be operated only by a spanner to be supplied by the Water Department. At the close of the day's work the connections as hereinbefore provided shall be completely disconnected so as to be available for use by the Fire Department or at any other time when so required.
(m) Any damage to the hydrant or hydrants occasioned by an act of the customer or due to freezing shall be repaired by the Water Department at the expense of the customer.
(Ord. 2010-107. Passed 1-24-11.)