2004-75 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTER 44 - FIRE PREVENTION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONTROL

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displaying a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the front of such vehicle. 11. BLOCHING FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS. It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface, obstruct or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or any fire department connection for the pressurization of fire suppression systems, including fire hydrants and fire department connections located on public or private streets and access lanes or on private property. If, upon the expiration of the time mentioned in a notice of violation, obstructions or encroachments are not removed, the code official shall proceed to remove the same. Cost incurred in the performance of necessary work shall be paid from the municipal treasury on certificate of the code official and with the approval of the chief administrative official; and the legal authority of the municipality shall institute appropriate action for the recovery of such costs. 12. HYDRANT USE APPROVAL. A person shall not use or operate any fire hydrant intended for use of the fire department far fire suppression purposes, unless such person first secures a permit for such use from the code official and the water company having jurisdiction. This section shall not apply to the use of such hydrants by a person employed by, ' � and authorized to make such use by, the water company having jurisdiction. I 13. PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY. The code official shall recommend to the chief administrative official of the municipality the location or relocation of new or existing fire hydrants and the placement or replacement of inadequate water mains located upon public property and deemed necessary to provide an adequate fire flow and distribution pattern. A fire hydrant shall not be placed into or removed from service until inspected and approved by the code official. -