No person shall block or obstruct any public or private fire hydrant in such a manner that interferes with its operation, maintenance or repair, or the attachment of a fire hose thereto. No person shall place upon or about any public or private fire hydrant, water gate, water meter, curb/cock or stop/cock connected with the city water distribution system any building material or other obstruction so as to prevent free access to the same at all times. (Ord. 2001-033 § 1)