Legal Documents of Rocky Top

Water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed in such a manner to provide adequate fire flows. All water mains shall be at least six inches (6") in diameter. However, larger mains shall be installed when necessary to ensure that a minimum of 500 gpm at 20 psi residential pressure is available at all fire hydrants. Based on the color coding system adopted in § 7-208, all "red" fire hydrants shall not be used for connecting a fire department pumper except in those instances where, in the judgment of the senior fire officer on the scene, there is an imminent threat to life. (1996 Code, § 7-308)