§ 24-193. Fire line connections.

For fire connections to provide fire sprinkler systems on private property, capacity expansion charges shall be as designated and fixed in Appendix A—User Charge Tables for Okaloosa County Water and Sewer User Charge Ordinance. Connection size in inches is defined as the nominal diameter of the dedicated fire line as it enters the building; should a dedicated fire line enter multiple buildings, the connection size in inches is defined as the nominal diameter of the dedicated fire line where it connects to the distribution system (public or private). The actual cost of construction of any line required to make the connection will be charged to the customer in addition to the charges specified herein. The cost of construction may include a 15 percent administrative charge, added to the subtotal of material, labor, and contracted services.

Customers with fire connections shall pay a monthly charge for availability as designated and fixed in Appendix A—User Charge Tables for Okaloosa County Water and Sewer User Charge Ordinance. In the case of multiple unit buildings or facilities, the owner of the real property shall be responsible for the payment of the monthly fire line charges as specified in Appendix A, even if the domestic water service is individually metered.

Fees for fire line connections to provide sprinkler systems must be paid in advance.

Should the board have reason to believe that water is being used from any fire line connection for other than fire protection purposes, then the board shall install a detector check. Should the detector check indicate such use, then the owner shall be required to furnish and pay for the installation of a fire line meter in addition to other penalties imposed by the board.

( Ord. No. 16-16 , § 1, 9-6-16)