A. Whenever a developer installs or causes to be installed any utility line in any public right-of-way, the developer shall, as soon as practicable after installation is complete, and before acceptance of any water or sewer line, furnish the city with a copy of a drawing that shows the exact location of the utility lines.
B. The drawings must be verified as accurate by the utility service provider. Compliance with this requirement shall be a condition of the continued validity of the permit authorizing the development.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
6.14.10. Fire Hydrants
A. Water System.
1. Every development that is served by a public water system shall include a system of fire hydrants sufficient to provide adequate fire protection for the buildings located or intended to be located within the development.
2. Refer to the City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department current handbook for all water design standards.
B. Sprinklers.
1. Where automatic sprinkler systems are used, a fire department connection, five-inch storz with 30-degree elbow, shall be provided on the building or at a location approved by the local fire code official.
2. Where a single riser serves more than one occupancy, or building tenant, an approved indicating shut off valve must be provided for each occupancy and supervised in accordance with the current North Carolina Fire Prevention Code.
3. Where automatic sprinkler systems are used, a Fire Department connection shall be provided on the building. The Fire Department connection shall be located within 100 feet of a hydrant.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)