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A. Six (6) detailed sets of plans and specifications on all underground fire protection systems in the City corporate limits or service territory shall be furnished to and approved by the Division of Engineering Services. Within the City corporate limits, plans must also be approved by the Department of Fire & Rescue before service will be granted. Outside the City corporate limits, plans must also be approved by the political subdivision that owns the distribution system and the governing fire authority, unless otherwise indicated by the Director. Design and construction shall be in conformance with the latest version of the Division of Engineering Services "Infrastructure Design and Construction Requirements." The plans shall include the profile of the fire service within the public right-of-way. Payment of the plans review and inspection fee shall be required prior to plan approval in accordance with these Rules and Regulations. The depth of fire services shall be as specified in these Rules and Regulations. Fire protection systems shall be constructed of materials as specified in these Rules and Regulations.
B. Taps for fire protection services shall be in accordance with these Rules and Regulations.
C. When requested by the Division of Water Distribution or the Director, plans and specifications shall be furnished for existing fire protection systems within thirty (30) days after notice to do so.
D. For all fire services in the City and Lucas County, hydrants shall be as specified by the Division of Engineering Services and shall have standard City outlets or those required by the NFPA and pumper nozzles shall have integral Storz connector. Hydrant outlets on fire services in Wood County shall be as required by the township in which the fire service is located. All hydrants shall have branch valves or comply with the requirements of the NFPA. Location of hydrants shall be as recommended by the appropriate fire department.
A. No changes, alterations or extensions of any fire protection system shall be made without first securing approval from the Division of Engineering Services, the political subdivision that owns the distribution system, and the Department of Fire & Rescue or governing fire authority. Application for same shall be made in writing prior to starting work.
B. Six (6) detailed sets of plans and specifications on all underground fire protection systems shall be furnished to and approved by the Division of Engineering Services. Within the City corporate limits, plans must also be approved by the Department of Fire & Rescue before service will be granted. Outside the City corporate limits, plans must also be approved by the political subdivision that owns the distribution system and the governing fire authority, unless otherwise indicated by the Director. Payment of the plans review and inspection fee shall be required prior to plan approval, in accordance with these Rules and Regulations. When requested, plans and specifications shall be furnished for fire protection systems that are now in use within thirty (30) days after notice to do so. The plans shall include the profile and a bill of materials, if so required.
C. Fire protection systems shall be constructed of materials as specified in these Rules and Regulations.
A. Pipelines intended for fire protection shall not be tapped or used for the general supply of any building, structure or Premises, unless specifically authorized by the Division of Engineering Services and not until a meter has been installed in accordance with these Rules and Regulations and/or as directed by the Department.
B. Any unauthorized taps or use of fire protection service shall be deemed a violation of TMC § 939.01.
If at any time a fire protection system is found to be in violation of any City ordinances or these Rules and Regulations, all changes necessary to bring the systems into compliance shall be made immediately, and, where applicable, within thirty (30) days after notice to do so. A copy of the notice may be sent to the interested insurance company, if known. Failure to comply as directed may result in discontinuance of Utility Service.
The use of drip or blow-off valves for draining fire services shall be allowed only in cases of absolute necessity, as determined by the Department, and in no case shall their installation be permitted unless furnished with a valve, which shall be approved and sealed by the Division of Water Distribution, and the end of every such pipe shall be exposed to view at all times. The size of drip or blow-off pipes shall be as approved by the Division of Water Distribution in each case.
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