§ 7.5-124. Fire line ordinance.

(a)

All fire service lines must be equipped with an appropriate backflow device. As a minimum this device shall be a double check valve installed in a vault at a point on the fire service line as near to the main as practical. Certain fire system configurations may require more extensive backflow prevention measures. Contact the city water department backflow prevention coordinator for a specific determination of backflow prevention requirements of a particular fire service system design.

(b)

All fire service systems require the installation of an underwriter approved detector meter installed as a component of the double check assembly or a factory mutual fire line meter immediately upstream of the double check valve assembly.

(1)

All detector check assemblies shall utilize a "Neptune Trident" meter equipped with a "Proread" remote reading device.

(2)

Factory mutual fire line meter systems shall utilize "Neptune HP Fire Service Turbine" or "Neptune HP Protectus III" meters equipped with "Proread" remote reading devices.

(c)

Fire service charges for systems utilizing a detector meter shall be based on a count of sprinkler heads plus a service fee.

(d)

Fire service charges for systems utilizing a factory mutual fire meter shall be based on actual water usage and monthly minimums for meter size.

(e)

When unauthorized water is used through a detector meter in three (3) or more billing periods in one (1) calendar year, it shall be replaced with a factory mutual fire line meter. Unauthorized use of water is defined as non-fire fighting water and/or water use without prior notification and approval of the city.

(f)

All domestic water supply must be metered with a proper meter.

(g)

Work to be performed by developer. Installation of detector meters or factory mutual fire line meters as required by this chapter will be handled by the developer under supervision of the city's inspectors. The cost of installation will be the responsibility developer.

(h)

The city shall have the authority to cut off water service to buildings whose owners refuse to comply with the provisions of this chapter upon proper notification of sixty (60) days.

(i)

The customer shall have ownership and be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the fire service line beginning at the boundary with the public right-of-way. For mains located outside of public right-of-way, the customer's ownership and maintenance responsibility shall begin at the connection to the main.

(Ord. No. 32-98, § 1, 8-27-98)