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Section 26 -34. Fire Hydrant use and Restrictions. 18.1.1.2.1 is added to read: 18.1.1.2.1 No unauthorized person shall use or operate any Fire hydrant unless such person first secures permission or a permit from the owner or representative of the department, or company that owns or governs that water supply or system. Exception: Fire Department personnel conducting firefighting operations, hydrant testing, and /or maintenance, and the flushing and acceptance of hydrants witnessed by Fire Prevention Bureau personnel. Section 26 -35 Fire Department Access Roads (FDAR) — Distance increase 18.2.3.2.2.1 is amended to read: 18.2.3.2.2.1 When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 300 feet. Section 26 -36. Fire Department Access Road (FDAR) — Width and Turn around. 18.2.3.4.1.1 is amended to read: 18.2.3.4.1.1 FDAR shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet with an approved turn around area if the FDAR exceeds 150 feet. Exception: FDAR for one and two family dwellings shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 15 feet, with an area of not less than 20 feet wide within 150 feet of the structure being protected. An approved turn around area shall be provided if the FDAR exceeds 250 feet. Section 26 -37. Fire Department Access Road (FDAR) - Height clearance. 18.2.3.4.1.2 is amended to read: 18.2.3.4.1.2 FDAR shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less then 13ft 6 in. Section 26 -38. Fire Department Access Road (FDAR) - Height variance. 18.2.3.4.1.2.1 is amended to read: 18.2.3.4.1.2.1 Vertical clearances may be increased or reduced by the AHJ, provided such increase or reduction does not impair access by the fire apparatus, and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating such approved changes. 14