Fire hydrants are provided for the sole purpose of providing
connections for the extinguishing of fires, and shall be opened and
used only by the CMWD and City of Carlsbad Fire Department or such
persons as shall be authorized to do so by the Executive Manager of
the CMWD.
(Ord. 45 § VIII.1,
2009; Ord. 47 § VIII.1,
2019; Ord. 49, 7/16/2024)
Persons wishing to take a supply of water from a fire hydrant
must make application to the City's Engineering Department for
such service by applying for a water meter permit to obtain a construction
meter. The CMWD will make the necessary connections and install a
meter of required size upon payment of a deposit fee and a rental
fee in effect at the time of issuance of water meter permit.
(Ord. 45 § VIII.2,
2009; Ord. 47 § VIII.2,
2019; Ord. 49, 7/16/2024)
Every person authorized to open a fire hydrant shall replace
the cap on the outlet when the same is not in use, and leave the hydrant
in as good condition as when found, and such officer or person shall
report to the CMWD or the Fire Chief of the City of Carlsbad any leaks
or breaks or damage to the fire hydrant immediately upon discovery.
(Ord. 45 § VIII.3,
2009; Ord. 47 § VIII.3,
2019; Ord. 49, 7/16/2024)
No fire pipeline shall be used for any purpose other than for
the extinguishment of fire, unless the same is equipped with a construction
meter, in which event there shall be a charge for the water used,
together with the cost of the construction meter.
(Ord. 45 § VIII.4,
2009; Ord. 47 § VIII.4,
2019; Ord. 49, 7/16/2024)
Where a privately-owned fire line is used for fire purposes
only, and is connected to an automatic fire extinguishing system or
other standard fire hydrant, the owner shall pay for all service connections
from the CMWD water pipeline to the above ground double check valve
assembly or approved check valve and backflow preventer assembly.
(Ord. 45 § VIII.5,
2009; Ord. 47 § VIII.5,
2019; Ord. 49, 7/16/2024)
