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FIRE HYDRANT USE POLICY

CITY OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

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Table of Contents

♦ Purpose

♦ Section I

♦ Section II

♦ Section III

♦ Hydrant Use Permit Application Movable

♦ Hydrant Use Permit Application Non-Movable

♦ Hydrant Use Permit Contract

♦ Standard Hydrant Operating Procedures

For Applications and Contracts please see the Augusta Utilities Website

FIRE HYDRANT USE POLICY

PURPOSE: To control unauthorized usage of the City of Augusta, Georgia owned fire

hydrants, to protect the distribution system’s integrity, protect the water

quality, preserve fire protection, and provide temporary water needs to the

City of Augusta, Georgia’s Customers.

The following policy has been developed regarding temporary use of the City of Augusta,

Georgia’s water from the City of Augusta, Georgia’s owned Fire Hydrants. For the Purpose of

this policy, two categories of hydrant usage have been defined; Stationary (non-movable) and

Non-stationary (movable from one location to another). Definitions of these categories are

defined in section 1 and 2.

SECTION I: FIRE HYDRANT USE PERMITS NON- MOVABLE or STATIONARY:

Temporary Hydrant Use Permits will be required on all stationary sources such as new

developments, new residential or commercial customers, site-specific construction, etc. Such

permits will allow temporary water usage for up to ninety days.

1. Application

Any entity requesting temporary water will be required to complete an application for a

hydrant use permit. Applications will indicate various pieces of information needed to

establish a temporary account for the customer. In order to be approved, customers must

first also apply and pay for permanent water service for the proposed property if a

permanent facility is proposed. Hydrant Use Permits will be issued and approved only on

the City of Augusta Utilities Department's existing water mains not new construction.

In extreme emergency situations, the City of Augusta Utilities Department will designate

the hydrant that can be utilized to supply water on a short-term, temporary basis for water

tankers, etc to transport to usage site until the new service (and hydrant use permits)

applications can be processed. In such cases, the applicant will be instructed to contact

the City of Augusta Utilities Construction and Maintenance and Backflow Prevention

Departments for guidance.

In no case will hydrant hoses be allowed to traverse areas exposed to vehicle traffic.

2. Payment and Permit Tags

Any customer needing hydrant-supplied water will pay a one time non-refundable fee

before receiving the Hydrant use permit tag of $750. This permit tag will be good for up

to a 90 days usage period, and shall be displayed at the job site on the fire hydrant being

used. Extensions can be made for $750 for UP TO NINE (9) ADDITIONAL MONTHS.

Customer will be required to pay additional charges on water consumption, which will be

billed monthly, as a hose, meter, backflow prevention assembly, and a shutoff valve will

be set. Financing of hydrant usage fees will not be allowed.

If customer needs water for only thirty (30) days or less, a $300 non-refundable fee will

be required. All other requirements remain unchanged.

3. SET and TURN ON

Upon approval and payment the City of Augusta Utilities Metering Division will set the

meter, backflow prevention and hydrant hose assembly, and activate the fire hydrant. The

City of Augusta will provide a water meter, Hydrant service hose and backflow

assembly, along with operating/setup instructions and the visible permit tags. The

assembly will have a shut-off valve attached to the hydrant for the customer’s use.

Therefore, if desired, the customer will be required to furnish a lock if security is to be

maintained. Under no circumstances should the stationary hydrant customer operate the

hydrant at any time or in any way. If desired, the customer may request to have the

meter/backflow device/hose assembly relocated for a fee of $50.

4. LENGTH OF TIME

The initial length of time is Ninety (90) days, with a twelve (12) Month Maximum (See

#2 above). Once the customer no longer needs the temporary service, they must call the

City of Augusta Utilities Metering Division to remove the hose, meter and backflow

assembly. If no notice is made or on extension granted, The City of Augusta Utilities

Metering Division will automatically remove the assembly, an evaluation will be made as

to the condition of the assembly. Negligence resulting in assembly damage may result in

The City of Augusta Utilities Department seeking reimbursement for repair and/or

replacement costs.

5. BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENTS

Customer will be billed for volume consumption. Meter readings will be performed

during approved usage period.

6. RESPONSIBILTY/LIABLITY (CITY OF AUGUSTA UTILITIES

DEPARTMENT)

At application customer will be required to sign an agreement indicating that they are

responsible for notifying the Augusta Fire Department of the hydrant meter location;

responsible for leaving the hydrant usage assembly in the assigned location and

displaying the hydrant use permit tag on the fire hydrant; responsible for any water

appurtenance damage as a result of utilizing the hydrant/backflow assembly; responsible

for any and all private property damage; and responsible for any property damage

including the City of Augusta Utilities Department backflow assembly due to negligence,

or theft/vandalism.

The Augusta Utilities Metering Division will provide installation of hydrant use assembly

within 24 hours of approval during normal working hours (Monday-Friday), assuming a

meter assembly is available.

7. PENALTIES

Failure to follow the terms and conditions of this policy and the contract agreement in

obtaining temporary water from the City of Augusta owned fire hydrants may result in

penalties for unauthorized hydrant usage or illegal connections as provided in the City of

Augusta, Georgia Ordinances, up to and including monetary penalties of up to $1,000 per

incident per day.

SECTION II: FIRE HYDRANT USE PERMITS NON-STATIONARY OR MOVABLE

The City of Augusta Utilities Department will allow temporary -metered hydrant usage from

non-stationary permits under the below-described conditions. Examples include: street sweepers,

hydro seeders, landscape contractors, road contractors, sewer cleaners, etc/ or any other similar

business utilizing water on a frequent basis at various locations.

1. APPLICATION

Movable permit customers will be required annually to make an application for

permission to utilize The City of Augusta Hydrants. (See application Form)

In order to receive application approval customer must show proof of approved air gap or

a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow device installed on tanker. Non-Stationary Customers

must also provide proof of knowledge and competency to operate hydrants properly.

Customers in this category may be required to attend City of Augusta sponsored hydrant

operating training, etc., in order to become eligible for this privilege. All Customers in

this category will be provided a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for hydrant

operations.

2. PAYMENT

A non-refundable annual fee per vehicle or tanker will be required once an approval for

the application is processed. The annual fee is $1,500 for the first year, and if a second

year is requested, the fee will be $750. If a meter is requested at the end of the two-year

period, the meter must be returned to Augusta Utilities for maintenance and a new

application must be filed. The fee structure will be the same as any other new applicant.

A copy of the City of Augusta permit decal to use water will be required to be displayed

on the driver’s side window of each vehicle used. A copy of this permit must be attached

to fire hydrant during use. Failure to display permit properly will result in penalties for

unauthorized hydrant use. A hydrant meter will be furnished with each decal. Customers

will be required to call in their weekly or monthly consumption as designated by the City

of Augusta Utilities Department for billing purposes. Financing of fees will not be

allowed. Decals will be color coded for each calendar year.

If the customer desires, they may apply for a stationary hydrant use permit on a case by

case basis, rather than pay an annual fee; if so they will be required to follow all the

requirements contained in Section I of this policy, plus $50 for setting the meter.

3. RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY (CITY OF AUGUSTSA UTILITIES

DEPARTMENT and CUSTOMER)

At Application, customer will be required to sign an affidavit that they are responsible for

contacting the City of Augusta Utilities Department Dispatcher for the location and

hydrant number that may use each time they need water; responsible for displaying City

of Augusta annual hydrant usage permit decal on each authorized vehicle and on each

hydrant during use; responsible for any hydrant or water appurtenance damage (including

parts and labor) as a result of utilizing the City of Augusta owned hydrant assembly;

responsible for any and all private property damage to the City of Augusta’s property.

Therefore, annual permits must be reapplied for in January of each year. The customer

will be responsible for maintaining backflow prevention assemblies, ensuring compliance

with this policy.

4. DURATION OF APPROVAL

All Movable Hydrant Use Permits decals will automatically expire one year from date of

issue. Approval will be for one-year maximum duration with expiration date shown on

the City of Augusta Utilities Department approval permit. Permit decals may be

cancelled or revoked (and/or penalties imposed) at any time for failure to comply with

permit contract requirements and/or City of Augusta Utilities Department Rules and

Regulations. Customer is not allowed to re-sell City of Augusta’s water or such

authorization will be immediately revoked. Decals may be transferable to other tankers,

etc. if sold or discarded, etc. for a $50 decal Transfer fee. City of Augusta Utilities will

make every effort to notify customers thirty days (30) days or more in advance of their

decal expiration; however, it will be the responsibility of the customer to ensure their

permit decal is current.

5. PENALTY

Failure to follow the terms and conditions of this policy and the contract in obtaining

temporary water from the City of Augusta-owned fire hydrants may result in penalties for

unauthorized hydrant usage or illegal connections as provide for in the City of Augusta

Ordinances, up to and including monetary penalties of up to $1,000 per day per incident.

Section III EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

For major emergencies such as natural disasters, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, etc. the

City of Augusta Utilities Department will designate certain hydrants to be utilized to fill

potable tankers, etc. during such conditions.

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eunderstandingofrequirementslistedbelow.RequirementsofUse:________CustomerInitialsacknowledg

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bepaidinadvanceandarenon‐refundable:

$1,500.00

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HydrantUsePermitTag(Goodfor1

Year).

$750.00

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HydrantUsePermitTagExtension(Requestfor2ndYear).

$125.00

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FailuretoproperlydisplayPermitTag/DecalonVehicle&Hydrant.

$1,000.00

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FinewillbeappliedfordrawingwaterfromanAUDHydrantwithouttheuseofameteror

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AdditionalInformation:

Customermustprovideproofofknowledgeandcompetencytooperatehydrant(s)properly;andmaybe

requiredtoattendCityofAugustasponsoredHydrantOperationTraining.Forbillingpurposescustomerwill

berequiredtocallintheirmonthlyconsumptiontotheAUDMeteringDivisionbythe1

dayofthemonth.If

paymentisnotreceivedbytheindicatedduedate,a$25delinquentfeeandlatepenaltiesmaybeapplied,

metermayalsobesubjecttoremoval.Customerwillbechargedforreplacementmeterorrepairsinthe

eventthatthemeterisdamaged,stolenorlost.TheAUDMeteringDivisionmustbenotifiedat(706)821‐

857todiscontinueserviceandpreventfurtherbilling.MaximumuseofHydrantPermitTagis2years.

eterswillbeissuedMonday‐Fridayduringnormalbusinesshoursbyappointmentonly.

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Today’sDate____/_____/_________DesiredDateofService_____/_____/_________

Name

___________________________________________________________________________________

   (Last)   (First)   (MiddleInitial)

Company_____________________________________________________SSN/FedTaxID#______________________________

PhysicalAddress___________________________________________________________________________________

(PleaseIncludeCityStateandZipCode)

BillingorMailingAddress__________________________________________________________________________

ContactNumber____________________________________________________________________________________

(Office)(Cell) (Pager)

CallCityofAugustaUtilitiesDepa 60whenhydrantisoperated.rtmentDispatcherat(706)84230 

___________________________________



ocationofhydranttobeused

_________________________________

ityofAugustaHydrantNumber_______________________________

Duration of use in days: ________

How will water be distributed (Check all that apply. First 2 selections require functioning & approved air gap separation):

Water Truck Water Tank Applied Directly from Hydrant Meter

Other (please describe in detail):

____________________________________________________________________________

The undersigned applicant accepts responsibility for payment of all charges for water services provided by the Augusta Utilities Department and

agrees to comply with all AUD regulations governing such services as outlined in the Fire Hydrant Use Policy.

Signature:______________________________________________________________________ Date:______________________________________________

HYDRANTUSEPERMITAPPLICATION

NonMovable

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geunderstandingofrequirementslistedbelow.

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RequirementsofUse:________CustomerInitialsacknowled

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Allfeesmustb ndab e:epaidinadvanceandarenon‐refu l

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$300.00

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HydrantUsePermitTag(Upto30days).

$750.00



HydrantUsePermitTag(Goodfor90days).

$1,500.00



HydrantUsePermitTag(Goodfor1year).

$750.00



HydrantUsePermitTagExtension(Upto9additionalmonths).

$50.00

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RelocationFee(AUDwillrelocatemeterwithin24hoursoftherequestbeingmade).Customeris

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nottoremovemeterfromhydrantatanytime.

$125.00

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Finewillbeassessedforunauthorizedremovalormetertampering.

$1,000.00

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FineappliedfordrawingwaterfromanAUDhydrantwithoutuseofameterorcompliancewith

HydrantPermitpolicies.

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Today’sDate____/_____/_________DesiredDateofService_____/_____/_________



ApplicantsName

___________________________________________________________________________________

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Company_____________________________________________________SSN/FedTaxID#______________________________



PhysicalAddress________ ___________________________________________________________________________



BillingorMailingAddress__________________________________________________________________________



ContactNumber_____________ __



_____________________________________________________________________

(Office)(Cell) (Pager)

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ocationofhydranttobeused____________________________________________________________________L



tyofAugustaHydrantNumber_______________________________Ci



Duration of use in days: ________

How will water be distributed (Check all that apply. First 2 selections require functioning & approved air gap separation):

Water Truck Water Tank Applied Directly from Hydrant Meter

Other (please describe in detail):

___________________________________________________________________________ _

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Customerwillbebilledmonthlyforvolumeconsumption.Meterissubjecttoremovalifpaymentisnot

receivedbytheindicatedduedate,a$25delinquentfeewillbeapplied.Customerwillbechargedfor

replacementmeterorrepairsintheeventthatthemeterisdamaged,stolenorlost.TheAUDMetering

Divisionmustbenotifiedat(706)8211857todiscontinueserviceandpreventfurtherbilling.Maximum

seofHydrantPermitTagis12Months.MeterswillbeinstalledMondayFridayduringnormalbusiness

oursbyappointmentonly.Pleaseallow24hoursformeterinstallation.

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ignedapplicantacceptsresponsibilityforpaymentofallchargesforwaterservicesprovidedbytheAugustaUtilities

sa

Theunders

Department

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andagreestocomplywithallAUDregulationsgoverningsuchservice soutlinedintheAU DFireHydrantUsePolicy.

Signature:______________________________________________________________________ Date:______________________________________________

HYDRANT USE PERMIT CONTRACT

This contract made this __________ day of __________________ 20_____, by and between

___________________________________, a corporation organized and existing under the laws

of the state of Georgia hereafter called the contractor, and the City of Augusta a political

subdivision of the State of Georgia, hereinafter referred to as Augusta Utilities.

1. Terms of agreement:

This agreement shall become effective______________________, and shall remain in effect

until ________________________, unless cancelled previously by either party or permanent

water service.

2. The Contractor asserts that a non-refundable payment in the amount of $_____________

has been made to Augusta Utilities in consideration of its allowance to draw potable water

from City of Augusta Fire hydrant or fire hydrants.

Only annual contract customers will notify Augusta Utilities’ Dispatcher prior to usage from

Augusta, Ga. fire hydrants, each and every time the hydrant is to be operated. During

operation, the Augusta Utilities Hydrant Use Permit will be displayed on the hydrant being

used, also on the vehicle or tanker.

Contractor will certify that their field staff will be trained in the proper operation of a City of

Augusta owned fire hydrant.

Contractor will be responsible for any and all damage to private or public property as a result

of operating Augusta Georgia hydrant use assembly and for any negligent damage to the

assembly itself. Additionally contractor hereby acknowledges receipt of hydrant operating

instructions.

Contractor agrees to follow the applicable portions of Augusta, Georgia’s Water Rules and

Regulations in the execution of this Agreement. Failure to follow these requirements could

result in penalties for unauthorized hydrant usage.

The party hereto, has caused this Contract to be executed on the day and year first above written.

By:_________________________ Title:_____________________ Date _______________

(Customer Name)

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

FIRE HYDRANT OPERATION

WORK STEPS:

9 Check area to assure no damage will result from flooding.

9 Using a hydrant wrench removed desired nozzle cap. NOTE: ONLY USE AWRENCH

SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR FIRE HYDRANTS. Any other type of wrench may

cause damage to the nozzle cap and bronze operating nut.

9 Check the remaining nozzle caps to assure that they are snug on the nozzles and will not

blow off under pressure.

9 Attach the hydrant wrench to the operating nut on top of the hydrant and tighten the wrench

to prevent slippage.

9 The fire hydrants within Augusta, Georgia’s Distribution System are predominantly “OPEN-

LEFT” or turn counter clockwise to open. There are however, some hydrants in the system,

which are “OPEN-RIGHT” or turn clockwise to open. The direction to open is usually

stamped on the bonnet or bonnet flange in the form of an arrow.

9 Following the direction of the arrow stamped on the bonnet or bonnet flange, turn the

operating nut until the hydrant is fully open. Partial opening of a fire hydrant will result in the

bleeder valves remaining open and washing out the area around the fire hydrant boot.

9 Always open a hydrant completely approximately 8 to 10 turns. Do not force a hydrant to a

complete stop. If it is necessary to control output, attach a nozzle vale between the nozzle and

attached apparatus and throttle the flow from the valve.

9 Continuously monitor the hydrant flow output to assure no damage or safety hazard will

result from excessive flooding. When the water appears to be flowing clear from the hydrant,

no rust or dis-coloration; start to slowly close the hydrant (approx. 5 revolutions per minute)

using gradual even turns. NEVER CLOSE DOWN A HYDRANT FAST as this could

result in water hammer and possibly damage the hydrant or distribution system.

9 When the hydrant is completely shut, attach the hydrant assembly to the nozzle and tighten

securely with the spanner section of the hydrant wrench.

9 At this time, the hydrant can be reopened as a supply to the temporary connection.

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