If you need to use a fire hydrant for non-firefighting purposes, you'll need to apply for a hydrant use permit. A fire hydrant meter or water service and a meter might be required under some circumstances. Applications for hydrant use for more than six consecutive months for a business might require purchase of a water service connection of adequate size to accommodate water use. Associated costs are as follows:


 HYDRANT USE CATEGORY & FEE SCHEDULE

  
Category #1 Fee 

Fixed (single) site construction project* 
Permittee is required to submit meter reads on a monthly basis.

 $100

Meter deposit for hydrant
Deposit will be refunded after return of the meter and appurtenances. Costs for hydrant/meter repair/replacement caused by improper operations/theft will be deducted from your deposit.

 $1,000 
Category #2 Fee

Multiple-site hydrant use* (approved hydrant locations)
A subcontractor will be able to use the same permit as the general contractor if all cross-connection requirements are met and your name is disclosed when the permit is issued.

Both the general and subcontractors will be required to submit a monthly log sheet of estimated water consumption per truck.

 $100 
Category #3 Fee
Short-term (one day and minimal use) per truck per day (approved hydrant only) $50
Penalties  
Penalty for unauthorized use (All categories [1-3]) $1,000 
*Monthly water use charges at the inside/outside commercial rate will be based upon estimated consumption, plus the ready-to-serve charge for a two-inch meter.  

For questions or more information about hydrant rentals contact the Water Customer Support Group at (253) 502-8247.