Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 13 — Public Utilities›Article I — Water System
Orange Municipal Code Ch. 13.32 Fire Service
Orange Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Orange
Cite as: Orange Municipal Code Chapter 13.32 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 13.32.010. Fire Service Furnished When.¶
Fire service connections in four to 10-inch sizes will be furnished only if adequate provision is made to prevent the use of water from such services for purposes other than fire extinguishing.
(Prior code 7623; Ord. 19-96)
§ 13.32.020. Application and Agreement—Payment.¶
A. The applicant may be required to sign a special application and agreement form, in which event the same will be furnished upon request.
B. Fire service connections are to be installed by the applicant to City specifications under City inspection.
C. The material used by the applicant for all fire service connection installations shall conform to the "Specifications for Water System Materials" and to the "Public Works Department Water Division Standard Drawings," as approved by the Water Manager.
(Reso. 5116; Reso. 5766; Reso. 6181; Reso. 7491; Ord. 19-96; Ord. 03-25, 2/25/2025)
§ 13.32.030. No Charge for Extinguishing Accidental Fires.¶
No charge will be made for water used to extinguish accidental fires, or for testing. No other use will be permitted.
(Prior code 7624)
§ 13.32.040. Violation of Agreement.¶
If water is used from a fire service in violation of the agreement between the applicant and the City or of this title, the City may discontinue and remove the service.
(Prior code 7625; Ord. 19-96)
§ 13.32.050. Ownership of Fire Connection.¶
Fire service connections installed in conformity with this title, including the detector check valve, shall become and remain the property of the City.
(Prior code 7626; Reso. 7491; Ord. 19-96)
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