A. All buildings constructed within the city shall be served by hydrants installed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. In addition, existing hydrants that are replaced shall conform to the requirements of this chapter.

B. The applicant’s engineer shall ensure that the fire hydrants provide fire flow. Where existing fire hydrants are incapable of supplying fire flow, the applicant shall install water mains, hydrants, and appurtenances to provide fire flow.

C. Commercial buildings with a ground floor area of over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, or a group of buildings with a required fire flow of more than three thousand (3,000) gallons per minute, shall require hydrants located around the premises as approved by the Fire Marshal. Other buildings may be approved with hydrants located only on one (1) side.

D. The Fire Marshal will consider the topography and building location when reviewing and approving hydrant locations. Hydrants shall be fifty feet (50'), or greater, from the building, except when it is impractical due to topography or property line. (Ord. 2482, 7/14/09; Ord. 2083, 7/23/02; Ord. 1738, 1996; Ord. 903, 1978)