13.16.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms, phrases and their derivations shall have the meaning given in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future; words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory.
A. “APWA” means the American Public Works Association.
B. “AWWA” means the American Water Works Association.
C. “Fire chief” means the city fire chief or the fire marshal.
D. “Fire department” means the city fire department.
E. “Fire flow” means the measure of the sustained flow of available water for firefighting of a specific building or within a specific area at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure, and shall be corrected to the lowest gallonage available based on peak-period demands and seasonal demands.
F. “Flush-type hydrant” means a hydrant installed entirely below grade.
G. “Private hydrant” means a fire hydrant situated and maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes with restrictions as to use. The location may be such that it is not readily accessible for immediate use by the fire authority for other than certain private property.
H. “Public hydrant” means a fire hydrant situated and maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes without restriction as to use for that purpose. The location is such that it is accessible for immediate use of the fire authority at all times.
I. “UBC” means the Uniform Building Code, including amendments, as adopted by the city.
J. “UL” means the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
K. “Water authority” means the city water division of the department of public works or any other municipal or quasi-municipal entity distributing water to fire hydrants within the city. (Ord. 4567 § 2 (Exh. A), 1992; Ord. 4377 § 2, 1990; Ord. 3064 § 1, 1976.)