§ 15-3-41. REGULATIONS FOR FIRE HYDRANT USE.

(A)

A permittee shall:

(1)

use the meter installed by the utility to measure the volume of water withdrawn from a fire hydrant;

(2)

use water withdrawn from a fire hydrant only for the purpose for which the permit is issued;

(3)

know and comply with the utility's regulations and procedures relating to withdrawal of water from a fire hydrant;

(4)

examine a fire hydrant before operation to verify that it is stable and not moveable, and if the hydrant is unstable or moveable, not use the hydrant and report the hydrant to the utility;

(5)

if a fire hydrant or meter is damaged, leaking, or unsafe, not use the hydrant and report the hydrant to the utility;

(6)

open or close a fire hydrant only with a special fire hydrant wrench that is designed and manufactured for that purpose;

(7)

open a fire hydrant slowly to a fully open position and use a fire hydrant only in a fully open position;

(8)

close a fire hydrant slowly to a completely closed position when not in use;

(9)

to regulate the volume or flow of water from a fire hydrant:

(a)

for a fire hydrant-mounted meter with a reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly, use a utility-installed gate valve; or

(b)

for a fire hydrant used with a vehicle-mounted meter, provide and install a two-inch ball or gate valve on the hydrant;

(10)

remove all hoses or appurtenances connected to a fire hydrant when not in use;

(11)

for a vehicle-mounted meter, report meter readings to the director on a monthly basis; and

(12)

if requested by the director, deliver a vehicle on which a meter has been installed for reading and inspection by the utility at the date, time, and location designated by the director.

(B)

A permittee may not:

(1)

make an unmetered withdrawal of water from a fire hydrant;

(2)

use a fire hydrant valve to regulate the volume or flow of water withdrawn from the fire hydrant;

(3)

open or close a fire hydrant except with a special fire hydrant wrench;

(4)

remove a meter from a vehicle or fire hydrant after the meter has been installed by the utility;

(5)

transfer a meter from a vehicle or fire hydrant to another vehicle or fire hydrant;

(6)

obstruct a fire hydrant or street right-of-way or create a hazard to a person or property while withdrawing water from a fire hydrant; or

(7)

damage, destroy, or tamper with a meter installed on a fire hydrant or vehicle.

(C)

A permittee shall immediately:

(1)

obey an order given by the director, the fire chief, or a law enforcement officer to cease withdrawal of water from a fire hydrant; and

(2)

if requested by the director, a fire fighter, or a law enforcement officer, disconnect all equipment from a hydrant and leave the area.

Source: Ord. 20051020-005.