Restrictions on use of private fire hydrants.
Charlotte City Code § 23-141
in effectSec. 23-141. - Restrictions on use of private fire hydrants.
Private fire hydrants or any other fire protection fixtures on unmetered services located on private premises shall not be used, except for a fire, training, periodic testing, maintenance or repair of the hydrants or fixtures. It is unlawful for any person to use a private fire hydrant or any other fire protection fixture on unmetered services for any other purpose, except by special permit issued by CMU and approved by the owner of such private fire hydrant or fixture. Any person violating this section shall pay the charge for any water used or obtained, in addition to any applicable penalty.
(Code 1985, § 23-95)
Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH23WASEINWADIRE_ARTIVWA_S23-141REUSPRFIHYFetched: 10/27/2026
