Angels Camp Municipal Code Ch. 13.04 Fire Protection Water Systems

Article I General Requirements

Where land is developed under subdivision or land-division laws, for residential or commercial purposes, the development shall conform to the minimum standards set out in this chapter. (Ord. 179 § 1(part), 1971)

Lots one acre or less in size for residential use and lots or parcels for commercial use, regardless of size, shall have fire protection water systems complying with the American Insurance Association minimum standards adopted for residential areas and/or mercantile and manufacturing (commercial) districts. (Ord. 179 § 1(1), 1971)

Article II

Water Mains

Water mains in residential areas shall not be less than six inches in diameter. (Ord. 179 § 1(2), 1971)

Water mains in mercantile and manufacturing districts shall not be less than eight inches in diameter. (Ord. 179 § 1(3), 1971)

No feeder line, or main, from the water source, or supply, in residential or commercial areas shall be less in diameter size than the main which it serves. (Ord. 179 § 1(4), 1971)

Water main, in residential or commercial areas, shall be looped into a gridiron system to avoid deadends. Eight-inch and larger lines are excepted. (Ord. 179 § 1(5), 1971)

Article III

Fire Hydrants in Residential Areas

Fire hydrants in residential areas shall have two two-and-one-half-inch National Standard thread male outlets, with caps and chains, which shall be of dry-barrel, breakaway design, with a full four-and-one-half-inch valve opening. (Ord. 179 § 1(6), 1971)

Lines connecting residential area hydrants to main water lines shall not be less than six inches in diameter, except as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 179 § 1(7), 1971; Ord. 210(part), 1976)

Hydrant spacing in residential areas shall not be greater than three hundred feet via a public street or road. However, for an individual homeowner building upon his own lot, if recommended by the fire commissioner, the city council then will consider the necessity of installing a fire hydrant. The city may issue a variance to an individual homeowner building on his own lot as to distance if the city council determines it to be in the best interest of the city. If the city council determines that an individual homeowner should pay for the installation of a fire hydrant, the city will do the work, and the homeowner will pay the expense of the installation, which shall include the main line tee, the guard valve, the runner, the hydrant and the labor. If a six-inch main line is available, the city may, at its discretion, install the hydrant at city expense. In no event will the city install at its expense any main-line water extension. (Ord. 179 § 1(8), 1971; Ord. 210(part), 1976; Ord. 226 § 1(a), 1979)

Gate valves not less than six inches in diameter shall be installed between every residential area fire hydrant and the main line. Where gate valves on main lines, will permit main-line or hydrant repairs with out eliminating full water flow to more than one hydrant, nc valve between the main line and hydrant will be required. (Ord. 179 § 1(9), 1971)

Water source and/or storage, for residential fire protection, shall provide for an uninterrupted water flow, for a sustained period of at least two hours, of the minimum flow requirements as set forth in city Resolution 21-78. (Ord. 179 § 1(10), 1971; Ord. 226 § 1(b), 1979)

Article IV

Fire Hydrants in Commercial Areas

Fire hydrants in mercantile and manufacturing districts shall have two two-and-one-half-inch National Standard thread male outlets, with caps and chains, and one four-and-one-half-inch steamer outlet, with cap and chains, and with a full four-and-one-half-inch valve opening, and shall be of dry-barrel, breakaway design. (Ord. 179 § 1(11), 1971)

Lines connecting commercial-area fire hydrants to main water lines shall not be less than six inches in diameter. (Ord. 179 § 1(12), 1971)

Hydrant spacing in commercial areas shall not be greater than three hundred feet via public road, street or parking area. (Ord. 179 § 1(13), 1971)

Gate valves not less than six inches in diameter shall be installed between every commercial- area fire hydrant and the main line. Where gate valves on main lines will permit main-line or hydrant repair without eliminating full water flow to more than one hydrant, no valve between the hydrant and the main line will be required. (Ord. 179 § 1(14), 1971)

Water source and/or storage for commercial areas shall provide for an uninterrupted water flow, and residual pressure of twenty pounds per square inch, as specified in city of Angels Resolution 21-78. At times of peak demand, residual pressure and minimum gallonage per minute shall be maintained over and above the normal consumptive use for a minimum duration of two hours. (Ord. 179 § 1(15), 1971; Ord. 226 § 1(c), 1979)