Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. UTILITY REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 15-3. FIRE HYDRANT REGULATION. |
Article 2. WATER WITHDRAWAL FROM A FIRE HYDRANT. |
Division 3. Enforcement; Offenses and Penalties. |
§ 15-3-57. LIABILITY.
(A)
A person is liable for a violation if the person commits or assists in the commission of a violation of this article, the terms of a permit, order or agreement issued under this article, or rule promulgated to implement this article.
(B)
A person who violates this article, the terms of a permit, order or agreement issued under this article, or rule promulgated to implement this article is liable to the City for expenses, loss, or damage incurred by the City.
(C)
A person who damages, tampers with or removes the property or equipment of the City installed under this article is responsible to the utility for all loss, damage, or expenses incurred by the City.
(D)
A person who causes damage to utility equipment or infrastructure as a consequence of a withdrawal of water from a fire hydrant is responsible to the utility for all loss, damage or expenses incurred by the City.
Source: Ord. 20051020-005.