All meters for private fire service shall be approved by the
Department, and shall be furnished and installed by the Department
in addition to the connection fee. Meters will be set in an approved
type of cast iron, brick or concrete masonry meter vaults, adequately
drained, located on the premises of the customer. The meter vaults
are to be constructed and maintained at the expense of the customer.
Meters and vaults shall at all times be accessible to the Department,
its officers and employees.
Fees shall be based on direct annual hydrant costs; repairs,
maintenance, inspection and replacement of old or deficient hydrants.
No person except the Superintendent for each division or his
authorized agents, or firemen for use of the Fire Department, shall
open or use the curb cocks in any public or private main or open any
public hydrant unless permission from the Superintendent in charge
is first obtained therefor, and no person having a hydrant or service
on his premises shall permit the water therefrom to be drawn, taken
or used by the occupants of other premises or any others not paying
a water fee or charge.
When, in the judgment of the Department, it is practical, private
unmetered fire service lines may be permitted to be installed at the
expense of the owner, and shall be subject to the charges shown in
the rate schedule.
Bills will be rendered quarterly on the date shown on the Department
voucher. All bills are due and payable on presentation.