§ 122-129. Fire service metering requirements.

(a)

All fire service systems on private property having fire hydrants, hand hose connections or sprinkler heads shall utilize underwriter approved full flow factory mutual fire line meters or shall be provided with dual service consisting of a separate domestic service meter and a detector meter on the fire service line.

(b)

When unauthorized water is used through a detector meter or a dual service connection in three or more billing periods in one calendar year, it shall be replaced with a factory mutual full flow 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 county water system.

(c)

Installation of factory mutual fire line meters as required by this section will be handled by county water system crews at the expense of the building owner or lessee. The cost of installation will be at a rate established for each individual site.

(d)

All water meters, detector of fire line, shall be installed on or near the county right-of-way.

(e)

Vaults shall be constructed to county specifications.

(f)

Vault construction and meter installation shall be inspected by the county after work has been completed to ensure that specifications have been met.

(Ord. of 6-28-88, § 3-26-59)