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• 508.5.1 Installation <br /> Amend by deleting the existing paragraph and replace with the following paragraph: <br /> All required water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed as follows: <br /> 1. Residential area fire hydrants shall be installed on a 6-inch or larger approved <br /> water main and placed so that no building is over 500 feet from a fire hydrant. <br /> Distance for hydrant placements shall be measured at curb line and/or access <br /> corridor. <br /> EXCEPTIONS: <br /> A. When in the opinion of the fire chief and fire marshal a water main and/or <br /> fire hydrant is not necessary due to the existence of built-in fire protection <br /> system(s); or <br /> B. When the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal have been notified in writing that <br /> pending water mains and fire hydrants are being installed in the vicinity, <br /> consistent with the terms of this code. <br /> 2. Commercial and industrial area fire hydrants shall be installed on an 8-inch or <br /> larger approved water main and shall be laced so that no art of an building is <br /> _ pp P P Y g <br /> • over 300 feet from. a fire hydrant. Distance for hydrant placements shall be <br /> measured at curb line and/or access corridor. <br /> EXCEPTIONS: <br /> A. When in the opinion of the fire chief and fire marshal a water main and/or <br /> the fire hydrant is not necessary due to the existence of built-in fire <br /> protection system(s); or <br /> B. When the fire chief and fire marshal have been notified in writing that <br /> pending water mains and fire hydrants are being installed in that vicinity, <br /> consistent with the terms of this code. <br /> 508.5.4 Obstructions. <br /> Amend by deleting the existing paragraph and replace with the following paragraph: <br /> Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, snow, storage and other materials or objects shall <br /> not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department connections, or fire protection <br /> system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants <br /> from being immediately discernible.The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered <br /> from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants. A 3-foot <br /> • clear space shall be maintained around all fire hydrants, fire department connections, and <br /> fire protection control valves on private or public property. <br />