A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to open, close or interfere with, or attempt to, or connect with any fire hydrant, stop valve or stop cock, belonging to the city water department unless authorized by the director, but this section shall not apply to members of the city’s authorized fire department while acting in such capacity.

B. It is unlawful for any person unless duly authorized by the director to disturb, interfere with, or damage any water main, water pipe, machinery, tool, meter or any other appliances, buildings, improvements, lawns, grass plots, flowers, vines, bushes or trees belonging to, connected with, or under the control of the water department of the city. (Ord. 947-04 § 2).