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Policy:
Coverage:
Council Approval:
Effective Date:
Chapter 30
Town of Trenton
03/10/09 M
03 / 10/09 M
## Scope
This policy will apply to fire hydrant usage within the Town of Trenton and is adopted under authority of Section 49 (1) (c) (iii) and 49 (2) of the Municipal Government Act.
## Policy
Direct Use from Town Hydrants (non-vehicle/unmetered):
The use of water directly from non-designated fire hydrants, for non-Fire Department applications, is not permitted. The following usage is prohibited: landscaping-related work, filling of swimming pools, flushing, soaking, etc.
## Fire Hydrant Use for Non-firefighting:
Whenever the use of a designated fire hydrant is desired for any purpose, except those of the Trenton Fire Department, the Town may grant a permit containing specific terms and conditions as it deems necessary, for a "Designated Fire Hydrant Permit" (attached). The permit is nontransferrable; applies to a single specific use or application. The granting of the permit is at the discretion of the Town Engineer/Director of Public Works or his designate.
## Designated Fire Hydrant Permit Procedures:
1. Blank permit applications can be obtained from the Town Office during regular business hours.
2. The applicant will complete the permit application and submit it to the Town Office a minimum of 24 hours prior to the desired time of work.
4. The Town will approve/deny application prior to requested work start time.
3. The permit fee to be submitted with the completed application.
5. The approved permit will be returned to the applicant contact, as listed on the application, prior to the commencement of any work.
7. A Town Public Works Department employee or an individual approved by the Town Engineer/Director of Public Works will operate the hydrant.
6. Work will be in strict accordance with specifications in the approved permit.
8. If a permit is denied, the applicant can appeal the decision, in writing, within 24 hours of the denial, to Town Council.
## FIRE HYDRANT USAGE POLICY
## Designated Fire Hydrant Permit Fee Schedule:
- Fire Hydrant Permit Fee (already metered): $50.00 per single specific use. Minimum $50.00 per day.
- Fierant will be designated by the Town Ongineerie too rule orcher resignate.
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## CAO's Annotation for Official Policy Book
Date of Notice to Council Members of Intent
To Consider (Minimum 7 Days):
September 15, 2003
Date of Passage of Current Policy:
October 9, 2003
I certify that this Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above.
D. Kampen
Chief Administrative Officer
Out 10/03
Date
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## TOWN OF TRENTON
PO Box 328 Trenton, NS BOK 1X0 Phone 752-5311 Fax: 752-0090
## Designated Fire Hydrant Permit
Company:
Contact Name:
Address:
Date:
Phone:
Fax:
Reason for Permit:
Requested Date/Time:
Requested Location of Hydrant:
NOTE: Hydrants to be operated by Town employees only.
I hereby agree to follow strict adherence to the rules and regulations of operating fire hydrants as set out by the Town of Trenton Water Utility.
Signature: \_
Date:
Daily Permit: $50.00 per day; permit fees are non-refundable
Paid:
Approved by: -
Town Engineer / Director of Public Works
Designated Public Works Employee Operating Hydrant:
Time Spent:
Comments: