A connection for private fire service must have a backflow preventer approved as provided in Chapter 14.21. A connection for private fire service must be metered for purposes of detecting unauthorized use, but water for fire suppression only will be according to Section 14.12.010. The provisions of Sections 14.08.010, 14.08.020, and 14.08.140 apply to meters for private fire service connections. Private fire hydrants and private fire suppression systems must be approved by the Fire Department. Use of a private fire service connection for purposes other than fire suppression is prohibited.
(Prior code §44.21; Ord. 2931 §2, 1963; Ord. 5847, 2018)
The City may disconnect a private fire service connection if the backflow preventer or detection meter are not installed and maintained as required or if the connection is not used solely for private fire service. Service will be restored upon determination by the Director that the condition that resulted in the disconnection has been corrected and a reconnection fee in an amount set by resolution of City Council has been paid. Water used for other than fire suppression purposes will be billed at the rates otherwise applicable to use of water on the lot. The remedies of this section are cumulative to any other remedy provided for violations of this code.
(Prior code §44.22; Ord. 2931 §2, 1963; Ord. 5847, 2018)