6.04.01 - Central Water System Requirements

A complete central water system and interim water supply and treatment facility, if required, shall be designed and constructed to provide service to all of the lots and parcels within the subdivision or development. Any such system shall be designed, constructed, owned, operated, and maintained pursuant to the requirements of Construction Standards Manual.

6.04.02 - Individual Water System Requirements

Where authorized in compliance with the GMP, an individual water system shall be designed in conformance with the Florida Administrative Code, and shall require the prior written approval of the County Manager or designee and the BCC. Any such exemption shall be in compliance with the provisions of the GMP.

6.04.03 - Fire Hydrants

A.

All hydrants shall be connected to water systems having sufficient storage or emergency pumping facilities to provide for the minimum fire flows to be maintained for at least four (4) hours or the current recommendation of the Fire Suppression Rating of the Insurance Services Office, whichever is greater. Hydrants shall be placed on common lot lines within the approved right-of-way, unless otherwise approved by the County Manager or designee pursuant to Chapter 10.

B.

Hydrants shall be installed and placed in a manner complying with the requirements set forth in the latest edition of NFPA No. 24 entitled, "Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances," published by the National Fire Protection Association. Hydrants to be installed within subdivided lots for fire protection purposes shall be evaluated during the site development plan review process as required in Chapter 10. Those installations shall be in compliance with the standards set forth in the latest edition of NFPA 1141 entitled, "Standard for Fire Protection in Planned building Groups."

1.

Residential land development. In 1 and 2 family land developments with not more than 10 dwelling units per acre, fire hydrants shall be spaced not greater than 500 feet apart and not more than 250 feet from the center of any lot in the subdivision and shall be connected to mains no less than six (6) inches in diameter. The system shall provide capacity for water flows of at least 500 gallons per minute or greater, as required by the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule of the Insurance Services Office, in addition to maximum day domestic requirements at residual pressures of not less than twenty (20) pounds per square inch, unless otherwise required by the applicable fire code.

2.

Commercial, industrial, and multifamily developments. Fire hydrants located in these areas shall be connected to water mains no less than 8 inches in diameter. In no case shall the spacing of hydrants be greater than 500 feet apart and not more than 250 feet from the center of any lot in the subdivision. Hydrant spacing and size shall be capable of providing water flows adequate to meet the requirements of the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule of the Insurance Services Office. In no case shall the flow be less than 750 gallons per minute with the residual pressure of twenty (20) pounds per square inch at the most remote point of discharge.

3.

Fire hydrants shall be provided at no cost to the County in all subdivisions and developments. In all cases, fire hydrants shall be provided and spaced in the manner prescribed by the design requirements of this section.