Fire hydrants and sprinkler systems shall be
installed and maintained at the expense of the customer. The size,
material and locations of piping and specifications for any tanks
and pumps which may be required shall be submitted, in writing, to
the Department for approval. The Department may meter private fire
lines where there is demonstrated justification such as unauthorized
use of the service and/or where unusual circumstances prevail in the
customer's premises.
Operating tests of private fire hydrants and
sprinkler systems shall be made only after written notification to,
and approval by, the Department.
No water shall be taken from a private fire
hydrant except for use on the property in which it is located nor
for any purpose other than to extinguish fires or to test fire-fighting
equipment. Such uses of water for purposes other than fire fighting
shall be made only after written notification to and approval by the
Department.
The Department shall not be held liable or responsible
for any losses or damage resulting from fire or water which may occur
due to the installation of a private fire service connection or any
leakage or flow of water therefrom.
In cases where a private development is to be
served by a single service connection and ownership of the single
service pipe or distribution main is not held by the Department, a
separate fire service main may be required to accommodate private
fire hydrant service.
