Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title SDWD — San Dieguito Water District Administrative Code
Encinitas Municipal Code Art. 24 Fire Hydrants
Encinitas Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Encinitas
Cite as: Encinitas Municipal Code Article 24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Section 24.1. Ownership.¶
Fire hydrants on District lines are the property of the District.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 24.2. Location.¶
Subject to Section 24.4, whenever the District installs a new water main, it shall also install, at its own expense, such fire hydrants, as it deems beneficial to provide fire protection service to the area. Prior to such installation, the District shall consult with the Encinitas Fire Department (“fire agency”), but the District shall be the sole judge of the number, size and location of such fire hydrants.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 24.3. New Development.¶
Whenever property is rezoned, subdivided or otherwise developed, the owner or developer shall pay for the installation of such fire hydrants, as the fire agency shall determine.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 24.4. Hydrants Requested by Others.¶
The District shall install additional fire hydrants, or upgrade existing fire hydrants, on existing lines of the District upon request of the fire agency, developer or property owner, provided the District determines that it has facilities to supply adequate water thereto, and the organization requesting installation pays for the installation thereof.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 24.5. Other New Hydrants.¶
The District may install additional fire hydrants, or upgrade existing fire hydrants, on existing lines of the District, at its own expense, as it deems beneficial to provide fire protection service to an area. Prior to such installation, the District shall consult with the fire agency, but the District shall be the sole judge of the number, size and location of such fire hydrants.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 24.6. Maintenance and Repairs.¶
Repairs of fire hydrants shall be accomplished by the District. The fire agency shall maintain access to the hydrants, exercise the hydrant valves, remove weeds, paint hydrants, and place reflectors on the pavement.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 24.7. Use of Fire Hydrants.¶
No person, other than the District or the fire agency, shall use a District hydrant for any purpose without the express written consent of the District. Fire hydrants may be used for construction purposes in the manner provided in Article 20 (Construction Water).
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 24.8. Liability of District.¶
Nothing provided in this Article shall obligate the District to install any particular fire hydrant. Nothing provided herein shall give any rights to third parties or increase or otherwise change the liabilities or responsibilities of the District to property owners or other members of the public.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 24.9. Private Fire Hydrant.¶
The property owner is responsible for the installation of the lateral from the District’s valve, the Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly (RPPA) and the fire hydrant. The District is responsible for the maintenance of the lateral up to the property line. The property owner is responsible for the maintenance of the lateral from the property line to and including the RPPA and fire hydrant. The RPPA is tested annually in the manner provided in Article 18 (Cross-Connection and Backflow Prevention).
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
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