§ 74-222. Fire protection water systems.

(a)

All automatic sprinkler or wet standpipe systems supplied by the city water division shall be minimally equipped with an approved double detector check valve and meter. (See section on cross connections to determine if a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer is required.) All such devices shall be maintained by and remain the property of the building owner.

(b)

There shall be an annual inspection performed by the water division on all private fire hydrants. Upon completion of such inspection, the party responsible for the hydrant shall be notified in writing and given a reasonable period of time to correct all deficiencies. If the deficiencies are not corrected within the given period of time, the water division shall cause the work to be done. The party responsible for the private hydrants will be liable for all repair costs.

(Code 1996, § 74-222; Ord. No. F-1682, § 2, 11-19-2012)