[Adopted as §§ 9 and 29 of the prior compilation]
No person shall open or shut any public fountain, hydrant, stop-cock, water-gate or blow-off attached to any water pipe belonging to the Town, or take, use or in any way meddle with the hose, hose carriages, pipes, wrenches or any tools or implements of the Fire Department, except upon the instruction or permission of the Board of Selectmen or Director of Public Works; provided, however, that this article shall not affect the members of the Fire Department when in the exercise of their duties as firefighters.
Every person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of not more than $100.