GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE BILL 715

Short Title:  Fire Hydrants Every 1,000 Feet.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Anderson; Albertson, Beall, N. J. Crawford, R. Hunter, Smith, and Wainwright.
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Referred to:  Public Utilities.
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April 11, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL WATER SYSTEMS PROVIDE HYDRANTS AT NO MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND FOOT INTERVALS TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE FIRE PROTECTION.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Chapter 160A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 160A-294.1.  Required hydrant spacing.
All water systems approved by the municipality after October 1, 1991, shall provide for the installation of water hydrants spaced no more than one thousand feet apart to provide for adequate fire protection."
Sec. 2.  Chapter 153A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 153A-235.1.  Required hydrant spacing.
All water systems approved by the county after October 1, 1991, shall provide for the installation of water hydrants spaced no more than one thousand feet apart to provide for adequate fire protection."
Sec. 3.  This act is effective upon ratification.