Operation of fire hydrants restricted.
Southaven Code of Ordinances § 1-205
in effectSec. 1-205. - Operation of fire hydrants restricted.
No person other than a municipal employee engaged in the discharge of his duty shall turn on or operate any of the fire hydrants belonging to the municipality. Privately owned fire hydrants or other fire protective devices shall be used only in case of fires, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the superintendent. Any water used by means of any such privately owned hydrant or device for any purpose other than the bone fide extinguishments or attempted extinguishments or control of fire shall be paid for at the quantity rates herein prescribed for retail meter customers.
(Ord. of 6-19-01)
Source: City of Southaven, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/southaven/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_TITIAD_CH6UT_ARTIGE_S1-205OPFIHYREFetched: 11/1/2026
