HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1979-06CITY OF PLYMOUTH
ORDINANCE NO. 79-6
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FIRE PREVENTION
CODE: AMENDING SECTION 905.05 AND 905.07
OF THE CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 905.05 of the City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
905.05. Placement. Use and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants
on Industrial, Commercial or Multi -Residential Property.
j Installation of fire hydrants shall be required on all property
zoned industrial, commercial and multiple residential uses. The
number and location of fire hydrants shall be determined in accordance
with the Uniform Fire Code, and with related sections of the National
Fire Code published by the National Fire Protection Association re-
ferenced therein, subject to the following:
(a) There shall be fire hydrants placed at 300 -foot intervals
along the street right-of-way;
(b) Additional hydrants shall be located in such a manner
that the maximum length of hoseline from any hydrant
shall be 300 -feet; provided, however, that upon approval
of fire protection plans and certified fire flow date,
the Fire Chief may authorize a maximum hose line length
of up to 500 -feet.
Duly authorized officers of the City may enter upon private property
for the purpose of operating and maintaining fire hydrants. Fire
hydrants shall be inspected annually by the City, and an annual in-
spection fee established by the City Council shall be charged for
this service.