13.10.470 Illegal use of a fire hydrant.
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to use a fire hydrant without a City-approved hydrant meter; provided, however, this subsection shall not apply to authorized City employees’ use of a fire hydrant.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than authorized City Fire Department employees, to use any fire hydrant identified as a “firefighting use only” hydrant.
(c) Penalty. Any person violating this section may be punished by:
(1) Fine of not more than $499.00; and/or
(2) Imprisonment in jail for not more than 179 days. (Ord. 18650 § 9, 6-6-06; Ord. 17246 § 4, 3-17-98. Code 1995 § 146-123.)
Cross References:Fire Department, TMC 2.20.030.