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Town of Windsor, CT
Hartford County
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[Code 1961, § 15.07.01; Ord. No. 70-6, 9-14-1970]
This article shall apply to building operations in an approved subdivision and to all building operations other than the construction of or additions to a single family residence and accessory buildings thereto.
[Code 1961, § 15.07.02; Ord. No. 70-6, 9-14-1970]
Either a temporary or permanent water supply for fire protection, approved by the Fire Marshal, shall be made available not later than the completion of the building foundation whenever said foundation is more than 500 feet from the nearest operating fire hydrant.
[Code 1961, § 15.07.03; Ord. No. 70-6, 9-14-1970]
Where a permanent water supply and hydrants are to be provided for the building construction site, and are approved by the Fire Marshal, they shall be installed, completed, and made available for permanent use not later than the completion of the building foundation.
[Code 1961, § 15.07.04; Ord. No. 70-6, 9-14-1970]
Access roads approved by the Fire Marshal for the use of emergency vehicles shall be provided to the construction site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction is completed whenever the building under construction is located more than 500 feet from the nearest highway.
[Code 1961, § 15.07.05; Ord. No. 70-6, 9-14-1970]
Free access to an approved water supply shall be maintained at all times during construction operations and no materials or other obstructions shall be placed within 10 feet of a hydrant or between a hydrant and an approved access road.
[Code 1961, § 15.07.06; Ord. No. 70-6, 9-14-1970; Ord. No. 99-3, § 1, 5-3-1999]
A special permit from the Town Manager may be obtained in lieu of the requirements of this article due to unusual or extenuating circumstances.