Explanation
The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water would like to amend Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Code, 1959 to include a charge for hydrant flow tests. Hydrant flow tests are often requested by builders, developers and/or fire protection companies in order to design appropriate fire protection systems for buildings and facilities.
Title
To amend Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, by adding a special charge for hydrant flow tests.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water wishes to add a charge for hydrant flow tests, and
WHEREAS, the current Columbus City Codes, 1959 currently lists various special charges, and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Council of the City of Columbus to amend Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to add a special charge for hydrant flow tests, for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That Section 1105.09 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, be amended by adding the following section:
1105.09 Special charges.
M. Hydrant Flow Test $75.00
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.