[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Bristol 4-21-1998 by Ord. No. 98-7. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The National Fire Protection Association Standard
291, Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants, and the National Fire
Protection Handbook's most current edition, shall be used as guidelines
in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Utility
Commission's Regulations for the Maintenance and Identification of
Fire Hydrants in the Township of Bristol.
When any provision of these standards are found
to be in conflict with each other, the most restrictive, or those
imposing the higher standards with respect to the promotion and protection
of the safety and welfare of the public, shall govern.
The Township of Bristol, any utility company
or municipal authority providing water service within Bristol Township
shall not be held liable or responsible for any loss or damage resulting
from fire or water which may occur because of events beyond their
control.
