A. Operation. No person or persons other than those designated and authorized by the department shall open any fire hydrant belonging to the city, attempt to draw water from it or in any manner damage or tamper with it.

B. Damage. Any person who damages a fire hydrant shall be responsible for its complete repair and return to service. Any person damaging the fire hydrant shall be subject to penalties provided for in this chapter or in law.

C. Moving. Any party desiring to change the size, type or location of a fire hydrant shall bear all costs of such changes. Any changes in the size, type or location of a fire hydrant shall be approved by the department and by the city fire department. [Ord. 14-08 § 2; prior code § 11.04.140.]