All fire hydrant/bulk water sales customers must submit a completed
fire hydrant meter application for city approval by the city before
the meter is set.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
The applicant is only authorized to use the fire hydrant meter
assembly at the location and for the intended use specified and approved
by the city. At no time shall the meter assembly be used or operated
by a third party without the consent of the city. Only city employees
or their designated representatives are authorized to adjust, inspect,
repair, or test a meter assembly.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
The applicant will be held responsible and liable for any damages
that occur to the meter, backflow assembly, hydrant wrench or fire
hydrant, including protecting the meter in freezing weather. Any damages
to the meter, backflow assembly, hydrant wrench or fire hydrant (while
in the possession of the applicant) will result in assessing the replacement
cost of the meter or repairs of any damages, which will be deducted
from the deposit.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
The meter must have the backflow assembly attached at all times
in accordance with state and city regulations. Removing or tampering
with any part of the meter or backflow assembly, brass fittings, seals,
tags, etc., shall result in the loss of deposit and removal of the
meter assembly.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
Fire hydrant meters that have a testable backflow assembly must
have inspection tags attached for city inspections and must remain
in place until the meter assembly is returned. If a double check valve
or a reduced pressure zone assembly is assigned to a fire hydrant
meter, the meter and assembly must be supported to prevent damage
to the meter, brass connections or fire hydrant.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
A proper fire hydrant wrench (spanner wrench) must be used to
operate the hydrant.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
Costs for damaged fire hydrant meter assemblies will be priced
depending on the type of assembly and extent of damage. Damages to
the fire hydrant will be priced accordingly.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
Any violation of this article shall result in loss of deposit.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
The city must have free access to the meter at all times for
inspections, testing, or scheduled meter replacement. If access is
denied or restricted at any time, the meter assembly will be removed
and loss of deposit will result.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
