A. Metering shall not be required for fire protection lines running directly to buildings when used solely for furnishing water to sprinkler, or other fire protective systems. Water flow alarms shall be provided in all fire protection sprinkler installations. Such alarms shall be either water motor or electric gongs, except where alternate devices are specifically approved by the City.

B. Water supplied to above ground or underground tanks for deluge systems or other private systems from which water is pumped for fire protection service shall be metered and payment shall be made for water actually consumed at the established rate on commercial accounts. There shall be no minimum monthly amount charges. (Ord. 3042, 12/12/23; Ord. 2659, 10/9/12; Ord. 1051, 1982; Ord. 1027, 1981)