The purpose and intent of this Section is to provide the required water supply and hydrant location criteria for property owners and/or developers to follow when planning developments within the City of Washington. These requirements are necessary so that the City of Washington can provide adequate resources for the protection of life and property, and maintain its Class 4 Insurance Services Office (ISO) insurance rating. These requirements meet the NFPA Standards 13, 13R, 13D, and 1231, the International Building and Fire Prevention Codes, and the current ISO Grading Schedule in effect upon incorporation of these provisions in the Subdivision Regulations.[2] These requirements are updated from time to time by the City and the national agencies establishing these standards. Copies of the latest such standards that have been adopted by the City are retained by the City Engineer and should be reviewed by the property owner and/or developer in order for permits for new construction and subdivision plans and plats to be compliant the these regulations.