(A) Illegal use of fire hydrants. Except for use by the Public Works Department or the city’s Fire Department, hydrants may only be used after issuance of a permit by the city. Any unauthorized person(s) using water from a hydrant without having first obtaining a proper permit shall be subject to the following:
(1) A $500 fine; and
(2) The city will confiscate any and all hydrant nozzle adapters and appurtenances of which will become the property of the city.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.255)
(B) Fire hydrants.
(1) If any person desires a change in the size, type or location of a fire hydrant, that change must be approved by the city and any costs shall be borne by the person requesting the change.
(2) All water taken from a hydrant must be metered as outlined in this subchapter and by approved permit only. Non-compliance to any section of this subchapter regarding hydrants will be considered illegal use of fire hydrants.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.260) (Ord. 260, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 274, passed 6-26-2000; Ord. 275, passed 6-5-2000; Ord. 287, passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 294, passed 7-1-2002; Ord. 313, passed 4-5-2004; Ord. 318, passed 7-19-2004) Penalty, see § 52.999