An automatic fire service connection will be
furnished, subject to the adequacy of the existing distribution mains
and only if adequate provision is made to prevent the use of water
from such service for purposes other than fire extinguishing.
A. Subdivision of plans for fire services. Original installation
plans and any later revisions which fully meet the fire underwriter's
requirements must be submitted to the Department.
B. Application required. An applicant will be required
to sign an application form that will be furnished upon request.
C. Effect of violation of article. If water is used from
a service in violation of this article, the Department may, at its
option, discontinue and remove the service.
D. Installation to be at applicant's expense. The Water
Department will install fire service, at the applicant's expense,
to premises after prior Board approval.
E. Control and operation of fire service. The service
shall be controlled by a valve located in a manhole or a valve box
as the Department may prescribe and located outside the premises and
to be operated only by persons authorized by the Department.
F. Loss, damage from lack of pressure and supply. The
Department assumes no responsibility for loss or damage because of
lack of water or pressure and merely agrees to furnish such quantities
and pressure as are available in its general distribution system.
The service is subject to shutdowns and variations required by the
operation of the system.
G. Water for fire storage tanks. Occasionally, water
may be obtained from a private fire service for filling a tank connected
with the fire service, but only if written permission is secured from
the Department, in advance, and an approved means of measurement is
available. The rates for general use will be applied.
H. Village-of-Greene-owned fire hydrants are for the
use of the Fire Department and Village departments only. Upon application
made to the Village office, permission may be granted to use a fire
hydrant to obtain water, under the supervision of a representative
of the Water Department. Bills for such water service will be rendered
according to the regular schedule, plus the service charge to cover
the cost of the supervision.