No person, except a regularly authorized agent of the village trustees, shall take water from any public or private hydrant, plug, hose, pipe or fountain (except for fire purposes or for the use of the fire protection district in case of fire), or shall in any way use or take any water for private use, drinking fountains excepted, unless such person has first paid for same and received a permit from the superintendent of public works. (1916 Code § 10-1; amd. 2011 Code)