Codes & by-laws
Air Conditioners
Any air conditioner discharging directly to a sewer without recirculation is subject to a fine of $300 per year. This applies only if it discharges 28.4 litres/minute or less. Any greater discharge is not permitted under any circumstances.
Definition
Air conditioner - a unit that treats air to control its temperature
(including refrigeration), quality, humidity, cleanliness and distribution
in a space enclosure. NOTE: This includes walk in coolers.
Fire Hydrant Permits
The City of Vancouver offers two types of hydrant use permits:
Type A is the most commonly used. This permit allows the customer to use up to four hydrants in a two month period, one hydrant at a time, at a cost of $150.00 plus GST, and a damage deposit of $500.00. The City must be aware of the hydrants to be used before they are used.
Type B is used in special cases where the customer requires use of hydrants, usually on a continuous basis, and does not know beforehand which hydrants are required. Type B users are required to fax a copy of hydrants used monthly. Permission for Type B permit use is restricted. This permit covers a maximum twelve month duration, at a cost of $100.00 plus GST per month payable in advance, and a damage deposit of $1,000.00.
Backflow Prevention: The customer must comply with the City of Vancouver backflow prevention and cross connection standards. To not do so, endangers the public's well being. Double check valve assembly must be installed either directly to the hydrant port or on the hose within five feet of the hydrant. Only equipment which has been tested by a certified tester can be used on the hydrant.
Hydrant Key: A hydrant key must be used to operate the hydrant.
Limitation of Use: This permit covers one hydrant use at any given time due to the possible effect on water pressure. Fire hydrants, which have 'Fire Use Only' stamped on them, may not be used. Hydrant use is not permitted for drinking water as the water may be stagnate. Other uses are prohibited, such as filling swimming pools or usage involving hazardous materials.
Hydrant Damage: Damage deposits are returned upon satisfactory inspection of the permitted hydrants. Repairs will be performed by the City of Vancouver and will be charged against the damage deposit and any surplus will be billed to the permit holder.
Hydrant use permits can be obtained at the Client Services Centre on the main floor of City Hall at 453 West 12th Avenue. Staff can be contacted by phone: 604-873-7357, e-mail: sewer.water.design@vancouver.ca or fax: 604-873-7200.
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