Water Supplied from fire hydrants is reserved for fire fighting purposes only.  Whenever any person, other than HRM fire and emergency service, desires to use a fire hydrant for the supply of water, written permission must be obtained from the Commission.

Any connection to a fire hydrant other than in accordance with this regulation shall be illegal and shall constitute an offence.

Any person guilty of an offence shall be subject, for a first offence, to a penalty of $1,000.00, and for any subsequent offence, to a penalty of $5,000.00.