Article V — Fire Hydrants

Fire hydrants are provided for the sole purpose of extinguishing fires, and shall be opened and used only by the Fire Department or other officials of the City authorized to do so. (Formerly 13.05.390; Ord. 241 § 39, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)

Persons wishing to take a supply of water from a fire hydrant must make application to the Water Department for such service. The Department will make the necessary connections and install a meter of required size upon payment of a service charge established by resolution of the City Council.

When water is required for construction purposes of any type, upon making proper application a service connection will be made with a main or at a hydrant at the most accessible point to the construction work. When the connection is not sufficiently accessible and water must be taken to the work in a tank wagon or barrel, such supply shall be taken through the meter as installed. In no case will water be furnished for any purpose except through a meter, and unless paid for. (Formerly 13.05.400; Ord. 241 § 40, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)

Every person authorized to open a fire hydrant shall replace the cap on the outlet when the same is not in use, and leave the hydrant in as good condition as when found, and such officer or person shall report to the Director of Public Works any leaks or breaks or damage to the fire hydrant immediately upon delivery.

(Formerly 13.05.410; Ord. 241 § 41, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)