When fire hydrants are being installed to meet the required fire flow for a proposed building, at least one (1) hydrant shall be installed on the same side of the road as the proposed building. The distance between building and fire hydrants shall be measured along a paved roadway, driveway, or other stabilized surface accessible by and capable of supporting seventy thousand (70,000) pound emergency vehicles with maximum axle loads of thirty-five thousand (35,000) pounds. Hydrants or alternative water supplies that are proposed to meet the required fire flow shall be installed and operational prior to the delivery of combustible materials to the site. The building/owner may request an extension from the Fire Marshal. Hydrants shall be installed and operational prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy for the building. When a public water supply system is installed, extended, or upgraded in areas of development, other than one- and two-family dwellings, hydrants shall be installed at intervals not to exceed five hundred (500) feet. Fire hydrants must be located not further than fifteen (15) nor less than three (3) feet from an improved surface.
('74 Code, § 10-63) (Ord. 79-44, passed 2-21-80; Am. Ord. 92-12, passed 3-19-92; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed 3-16-95; Am. Ord. 2004-26, passed 5-20-04) Penalty, see § 10.99