HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD-CC-1994-07ORDINANCE 94-07
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES AND GUIDELINES FOR
FIRE LINE CONNECTIONS TO THE MOAB CITY WATER SYSTEM
WHEREAS, The City of Moab must accommodate an increasing number of
buildings, both in the City and the County, that are required to
have fire sprinkler systems; and
WHEREAS, there has been an increase in the fire hydrant water
usage; and
WHEREAS, in order to adequately monitor and recover costs for water
usage associated with fire sprinkler systems and fire hydrants, the
City needs to establish fire line connection guidelines and fees
for fire sprinkler system and fire hydrant connections and water
usage.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing body of Moab City
that:
Moab City Code Section 13.08.044 is hereby added to the Moab City
Code to read as follows:
Fire Line Connections:
A. All fire line connections to the City Water system,
including those for fire sprinkler systems and fire
hydrants must meet the specifications for line size,
passes and backflow protection as determined by the
waterworks superintendent.
B. Unless installed as specified otherwise in this section,
all fire sprinkler systems connected to the City water
system will be installed with a single check valve with
a meter that is AWWA-approved.
C. A fire sprinkler system may be connected to the City
water system using a chemical or antifreeze mechanism,
provided that such system be installed with a double
check valve with a meter and by-pass, and provided that
all maintenance to such system be performed by the
applicant, and provided that the connection meets all
other specifications as outlined in this section.
Moab City Code Section 13.08.050 is hereby amended to include C.
and D. to read as follows:
C. Fire Sprinkler System Connection Fees. There will be a
fee equal to the cost of making a fire sprinkler system
connection according to the specifications outlined in
13.08.044, including, but not limited to, the cost of
labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform the
connection.
D. Fire Hydrant Connection Fees. There will be a $25.00 fee
to connect a fire hydrant into the City water system.
Moab City Code Section 13.24.010 is hereby amended to include:
E. Rate No. 5 Fire Line Rate - $5.00 per thousand gallons.
This ordinance will take effect immediately upon passage.
Passed and approved by a majority vote of the City Council this
24th day of May A.D., 1994.
Thomas A. Stocks
Mayor of Moab City
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John West