Applications for private fire protection service will be made in accordance with Article VI and include completing the city's application. The applicant for new private fire protection service will pay the total cost of installation of the service connection from the distribution main up to the customer's premises, including a detector check meter, cross-connection prevention device, valve and meter box.
(Ord. 721 § 1)
There shall be no connections between the private fire protection system and any other water distribution system on the premises. All automatic sprinkler systems connected to the water system shall be equipped with a cross-connection protection device. The connection of the automatic sprinkler system to the city's facilities will be made in accordance with city standard specifications and is subject to periodic inspections by appropriate authorities.
(Ord. 721 § 1)
There shall be no water used through the fire protection service connection except for purposes of extinguishing fires or testing the fire fighting equipment. If any water consumption occurs through a private fire protection service, the property owner shall be charged the monthly water service charge, rather than the private fire protection service charge.
(Ord. 721 § 1)
If water is used from a private fire protection service connection in violation of this chapter or other applicable rules or regulations of the city, the city may, at its option, discontinue or remove the service connection at the customer's expense. The city will give fifteen days' written notice prior to discontinuing or removing the service. The city will also notify the local public fire protection agency prior to the actual shutdown.
(Ord. 721 § 1)