(A) The developers of subdivisions and unsubdivided developments, whether inside or outside the city, may be required as a condition of connecting to the town’s water system to install fire hydrants in accordance with town requirements and specifications. Among other matters, such requirements and specifications may govern the number, locations, and type of hydrants required.
(B) The town may contract with a developer to install fire hydrants required pursuant to division (A) above, but, the full cost of providing for such hydrants shall be borne by the developer.
(C) Connection to the town’s water system of any hydrant constructed pursuant to division (A) above shall constitute dedication to the town of such hydrant.
(D) In the event any fire hydrant situated outside the corporate limits of the town that are unmetered and supplied from the town water system are used in fighting or extinguishing a fire, then the owner of the building or premises on which such fire occurred shall pay the town the sum set forth in the schedule for the water used from each such hydrant.
(E) No person, unless authorized by the town, may draw water or otherwise tamper with any hydrant.
(Prior Code, § 5-3011) (Ord. passed 9-12-1996) Penalty, see § 10.99