A.
The following procedure shall apply for all applications
for private fire protection or large service hydrants:
(1)
The applicant shall submit three copies of the plumbing
schematics or plan, showing the proposed service location and size. The schematics
or plan shall be signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer or
registered architect.
(2)
All applications and plans submitted shall contain such
information as required by the Water Office.
(3)
If a combination fire and domestic service is requested,
the necessary requirements will be as follows:
(a)
Approval in writing from a qualified representative of
a fire rating organization or underwriter.
(b)
Verification that the necessary pressures will be available
to the fire system when the domestic service is being used at peak capacity.
(c)
Proper installation of a certified detector check fitting
at the prescribed location as not to be affected by domestic flow.
(d)
Proper check system or backflow prevention devices on
domestic service.
(e)
Disinfecting methods as mandated by the New York State
Health Department, Bureau of Water Supply, and necessary pressure testing
of the system.
(f)
All work shall be done by a qualified sprinkler company,
and work on domestic service shall be done by a licensed plumber.
(g)
Other criteria as promulgated by the Water Office.
B.
Upon receipt of written application and payment of all
applicable fees for private fire-protection service made by the owner or occupant
of any property abutting on the street, the Town will install the water service
connection fee and valve at the expense of the applicant.
If a hydrant is installed on a private fire-protection service line,
such hydrant shall be located on the owner's or occupant's property
and installed by him at his expense. However, the Town reserves the right
to approve the type of hydrant and the manner of installation before service
is approved.
