Installation of fire hydrants within public or private rights-of-way within new developments shall be the responsibility of the developer as appurtenances to the on-site mains. Locations, spacing, and details of fire hydrants shall be as determined by the Fire Chief of the city, or his designee or designees, with consultation with the Utility Director and City Engineer, or their designees, and as listed herein.
(A) The fire hydrant 4 1/2 inch steamer cap shall face the nearest roadway and shall be between 24 inches and 30 inches above ground.
(B) No tree, bush, hedge, shrub, or equipment shall be planted within 15 feet of a hydrant or Fire Department appliance and all grass and weeds shall be kept trimmed such that the hydrant shall be fully visible from the street.
(C) In every case, at least two hydrants shall be within 400 feet of the entrance of any future building. The Fire Chief or the Fire Marshall, shall have the right to temporarily waive any division of this section as it relates to the hydrant spacing contingent upon future development.
(D) Hydrant testing and maintenance shall be in compliance with the most currently adopted version of NFPA 25. A hard copy of all inspection, maintenance and test records shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction immediately upon completion.
(E) All hydrants shall be painted:
(1) Private fire hydrants shall be painted silver.
(2) Public hydrants shall be painted red, or as otherwise required by city ordinance if modified.
(F) Prior to occupancy of any structure, blue reflective hydrant location markers shall be placed on the access roads in accordance with Fire District standards. If the final asphalt cap is not in place at the time final occupancy is desired, the hydrant markers shall still be installed and replaced when the final asphalt cap is completed.
(G) Prior to occupancy of any structure, red reflective Fire Department connection location markers shall be placed on the access roads in accordance with Fire District standards. If the final asphalt cap is not in place at the time final occupancy is desired, the hydrant markers shall still be installed and replaced when the final asphalt cap is completed.
(Ord. 2012-09, passed 11-8-11) Penalty, see § 95.99