Angels Camp Municipal Code Art. 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)