§ 471-4. Approval required for use.

Written approval from the proper water purveyor shall be obtained annually, or at the discretion of the purveyor, for the use of any fire hydrant for any purpose other than fire fighting. A copy of such approval or permit shall be kept in the user's vehicle and shall be made available upon reasonable request from any police officer, employee of the water purveyor or the Suffolk County Health Services Department, officer of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or officer of the town, village or local fire district within which the hydrant is located. A permit is required for each vehicle to be connected to a hydrant. Users of public water fire hydrants shall comply with all fees and regulations of the applicable water purveyor. This section shall be in addition to any provisions of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and other applicable statutes.