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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1811 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ADDING SECTIONS 7.32.07, 7.32.08 AND 7.32.09 TO SET STANDARDS FOR PRIVATELY OWNED YARD HYDRANTS.
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WHEREAS, due to concerns for public safety, it has become necessary to indentify privately owned yard hydrants and set standards for their maintenance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
SECTION 1: Private yard hydrants and private yard hydrants attached to fire protection systems shall be painted safety yellow for identification by the fire department personnel. This is the responsibility of the property owner or lessee and shall be implemented immediately.
SECTION 2: Private yard hydrants that are determined to be out of service shall be removed, replaced and/or repaired. This is the responsibility of the property owner or lessee and shall be implemented immediately upon noting the deficiency.
SECTION 3: The property owner or lessee shall be responsible for the inspection of the hydrants monthly to make sure they are not obstructed by storage, weeds, etc., conveniently accessible, visible and with caps in place. At least once a year, they shall be opened and closed to ensure proper operation and drainage, and shall be properly lubricated. Records shall be dept on the premises of these inspections and shall be available to the fire official.
SECTION 4: It is found and declared by the City Council that an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance, being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 1993.