§ 22-97. Hydrants.  


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  • (a)

    General. Water systems shall provide and locate hydrant as required by WVWA standards and as approved or required by the local fire marshal.

    (b)

    Use of fire hydrants. The use of public fire hydrants shall be restricted to the consumption of water for the extinguishment of fires. Water from any public fire hydrant shall not be used for construction purposes, sprinkling streets, flushing sewers or gutters, or for any other purpose, unless specifically permitted by the utility owner for a particular circumstance.

    (c)

    Color coding of fire hydrants. All fire hydrants shall be painted according to NFPA based on flow and pressure.

    (d)

    Dry hydrants. Local fire marshal may require dry hydrants on a case by case basis.

    (Res. No. 09-05-2011, 5-17-11)

(Res. No. 09-05-2011, 5-17-11)