These regulations are adopted and implemented to achieve the
following general purposes and objectives:
A. To set forth standard criteria for the specification and location
of fire hydrants installed throughout the municipality of Unity Township.
This standard applies to all fire hydrants, including dry hydrants
and wall hydrants; and
B. To regulate the intentional or unintentional obstruction, damage
or misuse of fire hydrants.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPROVED
Accepted by or approved by the Township officials.
DRY HYDRANT
A permanent piping system, normally used for drafting or
as a support device for interior water distribution devices.
FIRE HYDRANT
A valved connection on a water supply system having one or
more outlets and that is used to supply hose and Fire Department pumpers
with water.
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
The Latrobe Municipal Authority or the Municipal Authority
of Westmoreland County or their successors.
MUNICIPAL WATER LINE EXTENSION
Any new line, extension of an existing line or replacement
of an existing water line having a diameter of six inches or greater.
ORNAMENTAL FIRE HYDRANT
Any actual or fake fire hydrant or any object which is not
connected to an adequate water supply and could be mistaken for a
serviceable fire hydrant due to its shape, color, appearance or location.
PLANNED BUILDING GROUP
Multiple structures or subdivision developments constructed
on a parcel or parcels under the ownership, control or development
by an individual, a corporation, a partnership or a firm.
PRIVATE ROAD
An accessway normally intended for vehicular use and not
dedicated as a public street.
PUBLIC ROAD
Any thoroughfare which has been dedicated for vehicular use
by the public.
SERVICEABLE FIRE HYDRANT
Any fire hydrant used to supply water to a fire department
for the purpose of supporting firefighting operations.
When infrastructure is being installed, and prior to the location
and construction of buildings or portions thereof, the water supply
for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made
available prior to delivery of combustible materials. Temporary water
supplies must be approved by the Unity Township Ordinance Officer.