(A) Water mains and distribution system.
(1) Water mains shall be not less than six (6) inches in diameter, including fire hydrant branch connections. Water supply and water main sizes will be subject to reasonable additional requirements relative to the degree of density of development and use.
(2) Approval of the Fire Chief shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(B) Fire hydrant installation. Fire hydrant spacing shall be not less than that required for residential areas referred to above, and, in addition, each building shall have hydrants within the following distances:
(1) If the city has a fire insurance classification of 5 through 8:
Distance (Feet) Number of Hydrants
300 1
500 2
1000 3
(2) If the city has a fire insurance classification of 1 through 4:
Distance (Feet) Number of Hydrants
300 1
500 4
1000 5
(3) No part of the exterior of a building, other than the exterior of a dwelling, shall be farther than five hundred (500) feet from a hydrant. Distances are to be measured along the shortest feasible exterior route (never measured through buildings) for laying hose.
(4) Fire hydrants must be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from the exterior wall of any masonry building, and at least fifty (50) feet from any exterior wall of frame or equivalent construction, including brick and stone veneer.
(C) Fire hydrant type.
(1) Fire hydrants shall meet the minimum specifications and be installed in conformity with the requirements of the city.
(2) Fire hydrants shall be able to deliver six hundred (600) gallons per minute with a friction loss of not more than 2-1/2 pounds per square inch in the hydrant, and a total loss of not more than five (5) pounds per square inch between the street main and outlet.
(3) Fire hydrants shall be equipped with not less than two 2-1/2 inch outlets and a large pumper outlet.
(4) A gate valve must be installed in the hydrant connection to the street main.
(1986 Code)