6-5-18: FIRE HYDRANTS:

   A.   Operation: No person or persons, other than those designated and authorized by the water department shall open any fire hydrant belonging to the city, attempt to draw water from it or in any manner damage or tamper with it. Any violation of this regulation will be prosecuted under applicable state and federal law. No tool other than special hydrant wrenches shall be used to operate a hydrant valve. In cases where a temporary service has been granted and the temporary service received water through a fire hydrant, an auxiliary external valve will be provided to control the flow of water.

   B.   Moving A Fire Hydrant: If a property owner or other party desires to change the size, type, or location of the hydrant, the property owner shall bear all costs of such changes. Any changes in the location of a fire hydrant must be approved by the city, which shall obtain consent from the local firefighting authorities. (Ord. 202, 5-26-1992)