2707ORDINANCE NO.2707
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.48 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "FIRE HYDRANTS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Chapter 16.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Hydrants"is amended as follows:
16.48.040 Installation Requirements:All new and replaced hydrants,water mains,and appurtenances shall
meet the following requirements:
A.All construction shall conform to the City of Moses Lake Community Street and Utility
Standards in effect at the time of plan approval.
B.Hydrants shall be accessible to Fire Department apparatus over roads approved by the Fire
Chief,in accordance with Moses Lake Municipal Code 16.36.
C.Hydrants shall not be obstructed by any structure or vegetation,or have the visibility impaired
for a distance of fifty feet (50') via the route of travel to such hydrant.
D.Hydrants located in parking lots, or on fire apparatus access roadways other than City streets
that are not protected by curbs and space separation of at least five feet (5')from vehicle
operating areas shall be equipped with vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section
312 of the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on March 11,2014.
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ATTEST:
Dick Deane,Mayor
vV^Rtfoefa Taylor,Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Katherine L.Kenison, CityAttorney