1989 Ed.]
Waterworks Regulations
[CAP. 102
A 13
[Subsidiary]
(2) Where a meter is damaged and the Water Authority is of the opinion that such damage is not the result of fair wear and tear, or where a meter is interfered with, the consumer responsible for the custody of the meter shall, without prejudice to any penalty provided for the offence, be liable to pay-
(a) the charge prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1 for testing the meter;
(b) the cost of repairing the meter;
(c) any damage or loss suffered thereby by the Water Authority; and
(d) the charge prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1 for reconnecting the fire service or inside service.
29. Reading of meters
(1) Meters shall be read at such intervals as the Water Authority may direct.
(2) The reading taken as the last reading for any period shall be used as the first reading for the period next following.
30. Testing of meters
(1) A consumer who doubts the accuracy of a meter which measures his consumption may apply to the Water Authority in such form as may be specified to have the meter tested and the Water Authority shall test the meter in such manner as he thinks fit and the results of the test shall be binding on the Water Authority and the consumer.
(2) A meter shall be deemed to register correctly if its inaccuracy does not exceed 3 per cent above or below the correct amount.
(3) If a meter is found to register correctly the consumer shall pay the charge prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1 for testing the meter, but no charge shall be payable if the meter is found to over-register or to under-register. (L.N. 219 of 1983)
31. Consumption where supply is not measured by meter
If a meter is found to be out of order or if it is removed for repairs or any other purpose the consumption for the period during which supply is made when the meter is out of order or removed shall be calculated---
(a) according to the average daily rate of consumption obtained during the period between any successive readings whilst the meter was in good order or prior to the removal of the meter; or
(b) at the discretion of the Water Authority, according to the average daily rate of consumption during the period between any successive readings immediately following the installation of a new meter or the reinstallation of the old meter after repairs; or