Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.04 Water
Article I. General Provisions
Section 13.04.130 Use of Fire Hydrants – Permits, Stop Valves and Stopcock
- Use of a fire hydrant is a privilege and will be allowed in very limited circumstances following written application and written approval by the Director of the Water and Hydro-electric Department or their designee, in the form of a Hydrant Permit. Hydrant permits will only be issued to approved and specified hydrants. Use of multiple hydrants concurrently with a single permit is unlawful.
- It is unlawful for any person, except when duly authorized by the Director, to open, operate, close, turn on, turn off, interfere with, attach any pipe or hose to or connect anything with any fire hydrant, stop valve or stopcock belonging to the City.
- Any person, other than employees of the City Fire Department or City Public Works Division, requiring the use of any hydrant, stopcock or valve belonging to the City must make written application for the same, in advance and to the Director.
- The Director may also permit, following submittal of a written application and written approval, qualified plumbers, licensed and bonded in accordance with state laws and on file with the City, to open and shut the street cock in order to make the necessary repairs or to test their work. In every such case such persons shall leave the stop cock as they found it. They shall be responsible for any damage, losses or liabilities of the City or third parties arising from their acts, errors or omissions.
- Revocation of Permit: The Director has authority to revoke or deny any request for a Hydrant Permit, as deemed necessary, in their sole discretion.
- Expiration: Hydrant Permits shall be valid from the date of issue through December 31st of that calendar year.
Date Passed: Monday, January 27, 2020 Effective Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 ORD C35878 Section 1 |
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