§ 24-178. Fire hydrant meters.  


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  • Fire hydrants shall be operated only by the employees of the water department and employees of legal fire districts approved by the board, in the proper exercise of their duties. Temporary use of fire hydrants by other persons, corporations or entities shall only be permitted with the approval of the director of the water department and only after the installation by water department employees of a fire hydrant meter and approved backflow prevention assembly. A deposit and set charge in the amount specified in Appendix A must be paid in advance of the installation. Consumption charges shall be billed in accordance with the "potable water charges" as specified in Appendix A.

( Ord. No. 16-16 , § 1, 9-6-16)