(A) The developers of subdivisions and unsubdivided developments, whether inside or outside the city, may be required as a condition of connecting to the city’s water system to install fire hydrants in accordance with city requirements and specifications. Among other matters, such requirements and specifications may govern the number, locations and type of hydrants required.
(B) The city may contract with a developer to install fire hydrants required pursuant to subsection (A) above, but in all cases the full cost of providing for such hydrants shall be borne by the developer.
(C) Connection to the city’s water system of any hydrant constructed pursuant to subsection (A) above shall constitute dedication to the city of such hydrant.
(D) All hydrants located within the right-of-way of a dedicated street or on other city property shall be maintained by the city without charge; except that, the city may include a hydrant maintenance charge in the fire protection service fees charged to the county for any area served by the city outside its corporate limits.
(E) Hydrants located on private property shall be maintained by the city and a charge therefor shall be added to the customer’s bill, as specified in § 18-109 of this chapter.
(F) No person, other than an authorized representative of the city, may draw water from or otherwise tamper with any hydrant.
(2011 Code, § 18-152)