§ 50.077 FIRE HYDRANTS.

   (A)   Operation. No person or persons other than those designated and authorized by the Water Department shall open any fire hydrant belonging to the Water Department, attempt to draw water from it or in any manner damage or tamper with it. Any violation of this regulation will be prosecuted according to law. No tool other than special hydrant wrenches shall be used to operate a hydrant valve. In cases where a temporary service has been granted and received water through a fire hydrant, an auxiliary external valve will be provided to control the flow of water.

   (B)   Moving a fire hydrant. When a fire hydrant has been installed in the locations specified by the proper authority, the Water Department has fulfilled its obligation. If a property owner or other party desires to change the size, type or location of the hydrant, he or she shall bear all costs of the changes. Any changes in the location of a fire hydrant must be approved by the Water Department and the Fire Department.

(Ord. 421, passed 5-30-1990)

§ 50.078 SUSPENSION OF RULES.

   No employee of the Water Department is authorized to suspend or alter any of the policies, rules and regulations cited herein without specific approval or direction of the City Council, except in cases of emergency involving loss of life or property or in circumstances which would place the water system operation in jeopardy.

(Ord. 421, passed 5-30-1990)

§ 50.079 EASEMENT.

   Each applicant and user gives and grants to the City of Union an easement and right-of-way on and across his or her property for the installation of water mains and the necessary valves and equipment in connection therewith.

(Ord. 421, passed 5-30-1990)

§ 50.999 PENALTY.

   (A)   General. Any person violating any provisions of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99.

   (B)   Rules and regulations for the conduct and operation of the water system. Any person violating any of the provisions of these rules and regulations, §§ 50.060 through 50.079, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.

(Ord. 421, passed 5-30-1990)