A.
Application. A service connection for private fire
protection purposes may be secured from the town upon application
by the owner of the property involved. A drawing showing the proposed
location of all valves, pipes, hydrants, sprinkler heads and other
appurtenances to be installed shall be submitted with the application.
B.
Water Department to determine necessity. The Water
Department will determine the necessity and advisability of installing
any fire service connection in view of the size of the street main
available, the existence of available fire hydrants and the possible
effect on the main pipe system if such a service line were broken
and open during a conflagration.
C.
Size of connection. The Water Department will determine
the proper size of each fire connection, which in no case shall be
larger than 10 inches in diameter.
D.
Cost of installation. The cost of installation of
such a service, including an approved type of check valve with meter
on a bypass located in a pit or vault, if required, shall be borne
entirely by the applicant.
E.
Ready-to-serve charge. An annual ready-to-serve charge
based on the size of the service connection and payable in advance
shall be made consistent with the schedule of charges as adopted by
the Town Board or Authority:
|
Size of Connection
(inches)
|
Annual Charge
|
|---|---|
|
4
|
$216.00
|
|
6
|
$394.00
|
|
8
|
$648.00
|
|
10
|
$845.00
|
F.
Rules, regulations governing connections. A fire service
connection, except as provided in this section, will be subject to
the same rules and regulations as apply to regular service connections.
No connection shall be made at any time between the fire protection
system and the regular water supply on the premises or any other supply
regardless of source, unless specifically approved by the Water Department.
G.
Use. A fire service connection is exclusively for
fire protection purposes. The use of water from this service for any
other purpose whatever is prohibited.
H.
Violation of section. Any violation of the provisions
of this shall be sufficient cause for discontinuing such service until
satisfactory assurance is given that the offense will not be repeated.
Service connections to supply lawn sprinkler
pipe systems will be permitted only where the use of water for that
purpose will not adversely affect regular service to neighboring consumers
at periods of peak demand. The size and arrangement of pumps, if any,
valves, check valves and other appurtenances shall meet the requirements
of the Water Department.
