§ 17-109. Tampering with fire hydrants prohibited.  


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  • (a)

    No person shall tamper with any fire hydrant, fireplug or other device available for connecting a fire hose to a water main without obtaining written authority to do so from firefighting authorities having jurisdiction in the area within which such device is located and from the owner of such device.

    (b)

    The provisions of this section shall not apply to employees of the city acting in behalf of the city, to the owner of such device or the agents and employees of such owner, and any firefighting personnel engaged in any activity related to firefighting or the maintenance and operation of firefighting equipment.

(Ord. No. 17-03, § 1, 2-13-17)