Rule 36. The installation of fire protection service connections to supply water to standpipes and sprinkler systems for fire protection only, shall be permitted when applications and plans for such service have been submitted and approved and the classification of such service determined by the Director of Public Service and Commissioner of Water and Wastewater Treatment. Pipes intended for fire protection shall not be tapped or used for the general supply of any building, structure or premises unless so authorized by the Director and Commissioner.
(Ord. 32-1964. Passed 3-23-64.)
Fire service connections may be made by any reputable contractor with the approval of the Commissioner.
(Ord. 60-1982. Passed 7-26-82; Ord. 187-2002. Passed 8-26-02.)
(Ord. 60-1982. Passed 7-26-82; Ord. 187-2002. Passed 8-26-02.)
No person except an authorized agent of the Division of Water and Wastewater Treatment or the Fire Division or a person with a special permit from the Commissioner of Water and Wastewater Treatment shall disturb any fire hydrant or any part thereof or take any water from such hydrants under any circumstances. Special permits will be issued by the Commissioner or his authorized agent for use of a fire hydrant. A hydrant wrench will be furnished by the Division of Water and Wastewater Treatment for a fifty dollar ($50.00) deposit plus a charge of five dollars ($5.00) the first day of usage, one dollar ($1.00) per day for the next ten days and fifty cents (50¢) per day thereafter. Upon return of a hydrant wrench to the Division of Water and Wastewater Treatment, the bill be adjusted according to the above charges. In case any damage is done to a fire hydrant by any person, he shall, upon demand of the Division, pay such damages and all costs and expenses incurred by reason thereof.
In case of fire, the Fire Division shall have the right to use any hydrant, hose, pipe or other fixture wholly or in part from any pipe used for fire protection.