No person shall in any manner obstruct the access to any stopcock, hydrant or valve, or any public faucet or opening for taking water in any street, alley, public ground or place connected with or part of said water system, nor pile or place any lumber, brick or building material or other article, thing or hindrance whatsoever within twelve feet (12') of the same, or so as to in any manner hinder, delay or obstruct the members of the fire department in reaching the same. It shall be unlawful for any person in any manner to interfere with or obstruct the flow, retention, storage or authorized use of water in said water system, reservoir or plant, or any part thereof, or to injure, deface, remove or displace any water main, hydrant, service pipe, water meter, shutoff box, public fountain, valve, engine or building connected with said water system, or plant, or to cause, suffer, or permit any of said things to be done. Any person who shall perform any act in violation of this section shall upon conviction thereof be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense, and shall in addition be liable for the actual damage done or caused. (1972 Code)