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