Sec. 26-15.  Provisions for private fire protection/maintenance.

 

(a)    If consumers of water from the waterworks, wish to lay larger pipes with hydrant and hose couplings to be used in case of fire, they will be permitted to connect with street mains at their own expense, and will be allowed the use of water for fire purposes only, with any water being utilized being free of charge.

 

(b)    Private fire hydrant testing and maintenance is required to be conducted in accordance with 2002 Edition National Fire Protection Association Standard 24 and 2002 Edition National Fire Protection Association Standard 25.  Private fire hydrant testing frequency shall be in accordance with 2002 Edition National Fire Protection Association Standard 24.  Inspection and testing records shall be maintained in accordance with 2002 Edition National Fire Protection Association Standard 24.

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 3-1-22; Ord. No. 5397, § 1, 6-6-16