A. Authority Of Public Works Director: All public fire hydrants shall be kept in repair by the Public Works Director. Members of the Fire Department and such other persons as may be authorized shall have free access to such hydrants. No other person shall draw or attempt to draw any water from a fire hydrant unless he is an authorized employee of the City or has the written permission of Public Works Director to do so. The Public Works Director may assess an equitable charge for water drawn from the fire hydrant and shall designate what system or arrangement or valves, vacuum breakers, etc., are required in conjunction with the use of said hydrants.
B. Obstructing Hydrants Prohibited: No person shall obstruct the approach to a fire hydrant, or place or allow to be placed, any obstructions within a distance of three feet (3') from a fire hydrant.
C. Liability For Damage To Hydrants: No person shall wilfully or carelessly drive or run any vehicle against any fire hydrant or park any vehicle within fifteen feet (15') of any fire hydrant. Any person who shall injure or damage any fire hydrant by accident, or by carelessness, or otherwise, shall immediately report such injury or damage to the Public Works Director and such person so injuring or damaging said hydrant shall be liable for any damage caused thereby. (1980 Code § 4.6.35; amd. 1999 Code)