1141 - Ordinance - Repealing Ordinance 999 Fire Hydrants and MainsORDINANCE NO. 114C✓
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 999
(Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 15.28)
G1 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER RELATING TO
THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS
,b SUPPLYING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND
�A REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF PLANS PRIOR TO
77 COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION. (Port Orchard
Municipal Code, Chapter 15.28)
THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. That Ordinance No. 999, Sections 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 are hereby repealed.
(Port Orchard Municipal Code, Chapter 15.28)
Section 2. That the Port Orchard Municipal Code
bi-s hereby amended by the addition of Chapter 15.28.
15.28.010 APPLICABILITY. All buildings constructed
within the City of Port Orchard shall be served by fire
hydrants installed in accordance with the requirements of this
ordinance. In addition, existing fire hydrants which do not
conform with the requirements and standards of this ordinance
when replaced, shall be replaced with hydrants which conform
to the standards and requirements of this ordinance.
No building shall be constructed within the City
unless there is an approved water supply system with hydrants
capable of supplying the required fire flow for the classifica-
tion of the building to be constructed. Any cost incurred to
bring the system up to required standards shall be the
responsibility of the property owner.
15.28.020 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS. Whenever
a reference is made to any portion of this code or any other
applicable law or ordinance, the reference applies to all
amendments and additions now or hereafter made.
For the purpose of this ordinance, the following
words, terms, phrases and their derivations shall have the
meaning given herein, unless the context otherwise indicates.
Words used in the present tense include the future, words in
the plural include the singular, and the singular the plural.
The word "shall" is always mandatory.
(1) A.W.W.A.: American Water Works Association.
(2) FIRE AUTHORITY: City of Port Orchard Fire
Chief or Fire Marshal or their appointee.
(3) FIRE CHIEF: City of Port Orchard Fire Chief
or his appointee.
(4) FIRE MARSHAL: City of Port Orchard Fire
Marshall or his appointee.
(5) FLUSH HYDRANT: Hydrant installed entirely
below grade.
(6) L.I.D.: Local Improvement District as
authorized by RCW 57.16.060.
(7) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: "Standard Specifi-
cations for Municipal Public Works construction"
prepared by Washington State Chapter, American
Public Works Association, Current Addition.
(8) U.B.C.: Uniform Building Code as adopted, including
amendments, by the City of Port Orchard.
(9) U.F.C.: Uniform Fire Code as adopted, including
amendments, by the City of Port Orchard.
(10) WATER AUTHORITY: City Engineer, his appointee
or any other approved entity distributing water
to fire hydrants within the City of Port Orchard.
13.28.030 PLANS. Two copies of detailed plans or
drawings, accurately indicating the location of all valves
and fire hydrants to be installed, shall be submitted to and
approved by the fire authority prior to the commencement of
any construction.
15.28.040 TIMING OF INSTALLATON. The U.F.C. shall
govern. The developer shall provide written notification to
the appropriate water authority and fire authority of the date
of installation and expected date of serviceability of fire
hydrants.
The developer shall provide written notification to
the fire authority when all newly installed hydrants or mains
are placed in service.
15.28.050 NUMBER OF HYDRANTS REQUIRED. The fire
authority will determine the number of fire hydrants to be
installed in accordance with U.F.C.
15.28.060 LOCATION OF HYDRANTS. The fire authority
shall determine the location of the hydrants based upon a
determination of utility, topography and building location.
The U.F.C. shall govern the location of fire hydrants
required by this ordinance. All provisions of this code shall
govern unless specifically excluded or modified by statements
in the body of this ordinance.
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Fire hydrants shall be within 400 feet of each
other. Where this is not feasible the distance between fire
hydrants shall be determined by the fire authority and
approved by the water authority.
Hydrants shall be a minimum of 50 feet away from
the buildings or structure. Where that is impossible, they
shall be set where chance of injury by falling walls is
small and from which men are not likely to be driven by smoke
or heat.
.28.070 MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION. The document
entitled "Standard Specification for Municipal Public Works
Construction" shall be the specification which shall govern
the material and installation of hydrants and water lines
required by this ordinance.
All provision of these specifications as they relate
to the activities required by this ordinance shall govern
unless specifically excluded or modified by statements in the
body of this ordinance.
15.28.080 WATER MAINS. All newly installed mains
shall be a minimum of eight inches in diameter. All new
mains shall be constructed as loop systems where appropriate
as determined by the water authority. A minimum 10 foot
easement will be required for mains constructed on private
property.
The leads from the service main to the hydrant shall
be no less than six inches in diameter. Any hydrant leads
over 50 feet in length from the water main to the hydrant
shall be no less than eight inches in diameter.
15.28.090 HYDRANT WORKMANSHIP. All hydrants shall
stand plumb and be set with the lowest outlet of the hydrant
not less than 18 inches above grade.
The steamer port shall face the street. Where the
street cannot be clearly defined the fire authority will
determine the appropriate alignment of the ports.
There shall be a cleared and level area around the
hydrant with a minimum radius of 36 inches.
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15.28.100 HYDRANT OBSTRUCTIONS. Hydrants shall
not be obstructed by any structure or vegetation that would
impair sight visibility of the hydrant within a distance of
150 feet in any direction of vehicular approach to the
hydrant.
15.28.110 HYDRANT PROTECTION. Fire hydrant shall
be adequately protected against vehicular damage, when deemed
necessary by the fire authority.
15.28.120 PROHIBITED INSTALLATION. The installation
of flush type hydrants is prohibited unless approved by the
fire authority.
15.28.130 EXEMPTION. Where the fire authority
determines that practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships,
or results inconsistent with the general intent of this
Ordinance would occur from its strict literal interpretation
and enforcement, an exemption from the requirements of this
Ordinance may be granted, provided:
1. The structure is entirely surrounded and
adjoined by public space, street or yards
not less than 60 feet in width.
2. The owner agrees to sign a "No Protest
Agreement" to take part in an L.I.D. when
one is proposed for the installation of fire
mains and hydrants. This agreement shall be
a covenant running with the land and shall be
binding upon all parties and their heirs and
assigns until the permanent watermain and
hydrants conform to the standards and
requirements of this ordinance.
15.28.140 INTERPRETATION, PURPOSE AND CONFLICT. In
their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted
for the promotion of the public safety. It is not intended by
the Ordinance to interfere with or abrogate or annul any ease-
ments, covenants or other agreements between parties, provided,
however, that where this Ordinance imposes a greater restriction
the provisions of this Ordinance shall govern. It is to be
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noted, however, that where private restrictions are greater
than those imposed by this Ordinance, they are not superseded
by the provision of this Ordinance.
15.28.150 SEVERABILITY. Should any provision,
section or subsection of this chapter or its application to
any person or circumstances be held invalid, the remainder
of the provision, section or subsection of this chapter and
the remainder of this chapter or the application thereof to
other persons or circumstances is not affected.
15.28.160 VIOLATION -PENALTY. A violation of any
section or provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor
punishable be a fine of not more than $250.00 for each offense.
Each day upon which a violation occurs or continues constitutes
a separate offense.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor
this 25th day of August , 1980.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PAUL D. POWERS, JR., MAYOR
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