Why does the District require a fire hydrant on this project? How many hydrants are required? Doesn’t this add to the cost of the project?

The District’s standards call for fire hydrants to be located every 600 feet in residential areas and 300 feet in commercial and industrial areas. These requirements are slightly more stringent than the requirements under King County Code 17.07. The County requires hydrants to be located not more than 700 feet on center and hydrants shall be located so that no single-family lot is more than 350 feet from a hydrant.

If the Fire Marshall determines that more stringent requirements than the District’s apply in any given case, the more stringent requirements will govern. Fire hydrants are provided for your protection. You may wish to check with your insurance carrier to find out if a closer fire hydrant has any affect on your insurance premiums.

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1. What is an ESA?
2. Why does the District refuse to allow new ESAs?
3. I have had a spaghetti service ever since I moved into my house. Why do I need to convert to “permanent service” when I am already satisfied with my water service?
4. Will this new permanent water main affect my property value or increase my taxes?
5. Why do I need to pay for the new service?
6. How much is the fee for the new permanent service?
7. Is this project a Utility Local Improvement District (ULID)?
8. Is this an "assessment"?
9. What happens if I do not wish to pay this charge?
10. Will the District allow me to drill a well?
11. When do I need to pay for the permanent service?
12. Do I need to pay this amount in a lump sum?
13. Why does the developer need to install the permanent water main? Can’t he or she install spaghetti lines too?
14. Where will the water mains be installed?
15. What is the water main constructed of, and how big is it? Can the developer construct a smaller water main?
16. Will I have better water pressure after this project is completed?
17. Why does the District require a fire hydrant on this project? How many hydrants are required? Doesn’t this add to the cost of the project?
18. What happens if the developer tears up the road, driveway or landscaping during construction?