Chapter 13.20
PRIVATE SYSTEMS

Sections:

13.20.010    Private fire protection.

13.20.020    Existing private systems.

13.20.010 Private fire protection.

A. An owner desiring to connect private fire protection systems to the City Water System shall make application therefor in the same manner as required by IMC 13.04.020. In addition, owner shall submit a plan of the complete system showing or listing the size of all lines, and the size and number of fire hydrants. This plan must be approved by the City Engineer before application may be approved and connection allowed.

B. Private fire protection shall meet the requirements of current edition of the Uniform Building Code and the following:

1. All automatic sprinkler systems or private fire hydrants must have separate connections to the City Water System. Shut-off valves shall be located between the City main and the property line, but if such location is not practicable, it may be located upon private property immediately adjacent to the property line.

2. All required Fire Department connections shall be so located as to be readily accessible from the street. Any connection to the City main shall be made under the supervision of the City.

3. All private fire protection systems shall be equipped with a meter capable of recording leakage or unauthorized use. Upon completion, the owner shall submit 1 set of prints of as-built drawings of the system to the Superintendent as a condition of the continuance of water service to the installation. The City shall in no way be responsible or liable for any failure of water service to the property.

C. Service charges for private fire protection, as stated in IMC 13.24.070, shall be considered payment in full for all water used for fire protection purposes and for testing the system, provided the owner reports the use of the system for an emergency and also advises the Superintendent in advance of any testing or flushing. (Ord. 1091 § 4.02, 1971).

13.20.020 Existing private systems.

A. Any owner wishing to connect a private water system to the City system shall convey to the City all right and title to the private water system. The City’s acceptance of such private system shall be made on the following conditions:

1. Certification shall be given by the owner that the construction, and all materials used, meets or exceeds current City standards and the requirements of this code.

2. An accurate and full set of as-built drawings shall be submitted to the City Engineer.

3. Written approval of the Health Department as to the suitability of the lines for public use shall be obtained and submitted to the City Engineer.

4. The requirements of the Comprehensive Plan shall have been met with respect to size, type and general location of mains, valves and hydrants.

B. The City Engineer shall require existing private systems to be upgraded to meet all current requirements before conveyance of the system will be accepted by the City. (Ord. 1091 § 4.03, 1971).