Section 3-21

Installation of Automatic Fire Service

  (a)    Private fire service will be furnished only where adequate provision
      is made to prevent diversion of water through such service to other
      purposes.  The fire service connection will be installed as agreed upon
      between the department and consumer and shall be paid for by the
      consumer in accordance with the provisions for the installation of new
      water services.  After the water is turned on, the department assumes
      no liability for loss or damage of any kind whatsoever that may occur
      to the premises served, regardless of cause.
  (b)    No charge will be made for water used through such connection for
      fire protection purposes but any water lost through leakage or used in
      violation of the conditions contained herein shall be paid for by the
      consumer at the regular schedule of water rates and charges.  The
      department may, with-out giving notice, disconnect and remove the said
      water service if water is used for other than fire protection purposes
      or if leaks are not corrected. Whenever such disconnection is in effect,
      the department shall not be held in any way liable for loss or damage
      sustained due to such condition.
  (c)    Fire Service charges will be in accordance with the rates established
      by the department from time to time.
  (d)    All private fire services shall be metered with a detector check
      valve and a by-pass meter of the type approved by the department.  The
      meter required shall be approved by the department.  The consumer shall
      pay for all materials and the installation of meter, detector check
      valve, concrete box and appurtenances.  The service shall remain the
      property of the consumer after installation.
  (e)    Such fire service devices shall be maintained by the consumer.  The
      department shall be provided access for periodic inspection and testing
      of such devices.