(A) A person shall not obstruct, remove, tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant or fire appliance required to be installed or maintained under provisions of the Fire Code, except for the purpose of extinguishing fire, training or testing purposes, recharging or making necessary repairs or when permitted by the Fire Code Official. Whenever a fire appliance is removed as herein permitted, it shall be replaced or reinstalled as soon as the purpose for which it was removed has been accomplished. Defective and non-approved fire appliances or equipment shall be replaced or repaired as directed by the Fire Code Official.
(B) A person shall not use or operate any fire hydrant intended for use of the Fire Department for fire suppression purposes unless such person first obtains permission and secures a permit for such use from the Department of Public Works.
(Ord. 919, passed 4-24-06) Penalty, see § 93.99