All domestic and fire lines into a structure must be separate.
A. Minimum Annual Charge: The minimum annual charge for private fire lines and automatic sprinkler systems in private buildings is as follows:
Type Of Connection
|
Yearly Rates
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2 inch or less | $ 12.00 |
3 inch | 22.00 |
4 inch | 35.00 |
6 inch | 75.00 |
8 inch | 130.00 |
10 inch | 205.00 |
B. Red Fire Lines: All fire lines hereinafter installed in any structure in the City shall be painted red.
C. Minimum Charges Applicable: These minimum charges shall apply in all cases where automatic sprinklers are installed and where fire gates and other outlets are sealed.
D. Extinguishing Fires: No charge will be made for water used in extinguishing fires.
E. Size Of Pipe: The inside diameter of the pipe leading to the fire hydrant shall determine the size of the hydrant.
F. Improper Conditions: Should the City find that water not metered is used through a fire connection for any purpose other than the extinguishing of fire upon premises, the owner and occupant will be notified. If such improper conditions are not corrected within ten (10) days, the water shall be shut off until adjustments are made.
G. Fire Protection Service: If any fire protection service is installed outside the City, the same may be discontinued at the will of the City Council and the connection with the main removed at the expense of the owner or occupant of the property served.
H. Responsibility Of Owner: All fire service connection between water mains and property lines shall be installed and maintained by the City at the expense of the owner or occupant of the premises served, and shall be the property of the City.
I. Detailed Plans: At the time of making application for such services, the applicant shall file with the City detailed plans showing all piping installed or to be installed for fire protection, all fire gates, automatic sprinklers and all other outlets, gates or appurtenances. Each fire service connection shall have a gate valve with an adequate valve box installed between the main and the property line of the premises served.
J. Fire Line Connections: All new and remodeled fire line connections, all change in flow fire line connections and all change in condition fire line connections shall have an approved backflow device, to be installed and located in an accessible area for annual testing, as provided in Section 9-12-44 of this Chapter (cross-connections).
K. Maximum Size: No fire service connection larger than six inches (6") in diameter shall be installed without special permission from the Superintendent.
L. Cost Of Installation: Upon receipt of such application, the Superintendent shall fix the charge to be made for the installation of such services plus ten percent (10%), taking into consideration length and size of pipe and the condition of street and sidewalk, all relative to the character of the service.
M. Charges Prepaid: Such charge shall be paid by the applicant before installation is made. (Ord. 659, 9-27-1994)