13.16.150 - Service for private fire protection.

(a)

Whenever a service is installed for private fire protection, a charge shall be made for installation of a fire detector check meter and appurtenances. Such service may be used only in case of fire or other purposes in this chapter expressly provided. Use of fire protection service for any other purpose than provided in this chapter shall be a misdemeanor.

(b)

Should it be necessary to use water through a fire detector check meter for the purpose of testing or maintaining a private fire suppression system or fire department apparatus, the city shall authorize such use upon the receipt of a written request stating:

(1)

Date and time of use;

(2)

Purpose;

(3)

Estimated quantity of water to be used;

(4)

Estimated maximum flow.

The city may restrict such nonemergency flows which may be detrimental to or tend to dewater the system.

The city council shall, by resolution, establish stand-by charges with respect to private fire protection systems and meter charges for meter replacement. Funds collected pursuant to such charges shall be utilized by the city toward the replacement of such systems and meters.

(Ord. 254 §2, 1978: Ord. 246 §1(part), 1977).