Connection of fire protection systems; systems with private fire hydrants.
Tampa City Code § 26-95
in effectSec. 26-95. - Connection of fire protection systems; systems with private fire hydrants.
Fire protection systems connected to water mains of the department shall contain an approved detector check valve to detect possible leakage or unauthorized use of water for other than fighting fires from the fire protection system. If the periodic reading by the city of the backflow preventer indicates that water is being used from the fire protection system for uses other than fighting fires or if the system shows excessive leakage, the owner shall pay to the department the cost of installing an approved water meter, and the meter shall be established as a regular account, subject to all rules, regulations and appropriate water rates of this chapter. All hydrants shall be painted colors specified by the department.
(Ord. No. 89-253, § 2(58-90), 9-28-89)
Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26UT_ARTIIWA_S26-95COFIPRSYSYPRFIHYFetched: 10/28/2026
