When any land is to be developed in such a manner that any part of a proposed building or structure to be located thereon will be in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet from the nearest public fire hydrant located, or to be located prior to the completion of the building or structure in a public street, alley or place, the owner or developer shall provide at the same time in the public street, alley, or place, or on-site, such fire protection facilities and adequate water flow for fire protection as the fire chief shall deem necessary, according to national standards. All facilities required to be installed shall be approved by and meet the specifications of the fire chief as to location, size and type of materials and manner of installation; provided, however, that all water mains, fittings and hydrants shall conform to national standards and to the standard specifications of the city. No main shall be installed that is less than six inches in diameter. Hydrant branches of six inch diameter shall be circulating if more than five hundred (500) feet in length. If the fire chief determines that the installation of a circulating six inch branch would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, the fire chief may permit the installation of a single (non-circulating) eight inch branch if such branch is connected to a water main at least eight inches in diameter or is connected to a circulating six inch water main not more than one thousand (1000) feet in length.
All installations made in a public street, alley or place shall require an encroachment/excavation permit and shall comply with all conditions of the permit and this code. No fire service line shall be installed across any parcel other than the parcel to which the service is being furnished, provided that the fire chief may, in his or her discretion, authorize a fire service line that serves more than one parcel, upon the recording of an agreement, in a form approved by the city, that fully provides for the operation, maintenance and repair of the line, and grants a permanent easement for these purposes, at no cost or liability to the city.
The costs and expenses of installing and maintaining on-site fire protection facilities shall be the sole responsibility of the owner or developer of the land. The costs and expenses of installing off-site fire protection facilities, including main and branch mains, shall also be the sole responsibility of the owner or developer, and shall be paid in full before any water service connection is made, unless otherwise determined by the director. (Ord. 2001-033 § 1)