Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. UTILITY REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 15-3. FIRE HYDRANT REGULATION. |
Article 2. WATER WITHDRAWAL FROM A FIRE HYDRANT. |
Division 2. Requirements for Water Withdrawal from a Fire Hydrant. |
§ 15-3-31. PERMIT REQUIREMENT; EXCEPTIONS.
(A)
Except as provided in Subsection (B), a person may not withdraw water from a fire hydrant connected to the utility's water distribution system unless the person holds a permit issued by the director authorizing the temporary withdrawal of water from a fire hydrant.
(B)
A permit is not required for a withdrawal of water from a fire hydrant by:
(1)
an employee of the Austin Fire Department or the utility engaged in the performance of an official duty; or
(2)
an emergency service provider engaged in fire fighting.
Source: Ord. 20051020-005.