A. Operation. No person or persons other than those designated and authorized by the department shall open any fire hydrant belonging to the department, attempt to draw water from it or in any manner damage or tamper with it. Any violation of this subsection will be prosecuted according to law. No tool other than special hydrant wrenches shall be used to operate a hydrant valve. In cases where a temporary service has been granted and water received through a fire hydrant, an auxiliary external valve will be provided to control the flow of water. See HBC 13.04.130 for metering and billing procedures to be followed during fire hydrant usage. See HBC 13.04.045 for charges.

B. Moving a Fire Hydrant. When a fire hydrant has been installed in the locations specified by the proper authority, the department has fulfilled its obligation. If a property owner or other party desires to change the size, type, or location of the hydrant, the owner or other party shall bear all costs of such changes. Any changes in the location of a fire hydrant must be approved by the department and the fire department.