1318 ( 16 of 1890. ) WATERWORKS.
such powers and authorities as are vested in the Surveyor
General by any ordinance in respect of the subject matter of
this ordinance.
33. The words “ Two per cent of the Rates” in section 28
of Ordinance No. 15 of 1888 shall be deemed to mean two per
cent on the annual valuation as defined by the said Ordinance
No. 15 of 1888 .
Regulations for water-supply and for the distribution thereof made by
the Governor in Council the 21st day of May, 1891 .
( Gazette 22nd May, 1891.
[ .As amended by Regulations 29th June, 1891. ]
1. Definition ( Extract from “ Water Ordinance " ). “ The word service
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shall have and include the meanings
“ All pipes, valves, cisterns, cocks, fittings , any other appliances (excepting "
“ any meter as hereinafter defined ) by or throngh which water flows or is"
“ intended to flow from the waterworks or which are or may be used for the "
“ purpose of supplying any tenement from the waterworks and which service "
“ is the property of the owner or occnpier of such tenement.”
2. All new services and alterations to old services are to be done in
accordance with the instructions of the Water Authority.
The Water Authority whilst consulting the wishes of the consumer, as far
as practicable, reserves the right to determine finally all matters concerning
the construction or alteration of services, such as the diameter of the pipe to
be used, the manner in which it is to be laid and the number, size, pattern
and position of the taps.
3. Notice of the intention to construct a new service, or to alter or extend
any existing one must be given to the Water Authority by filling in a printed
form which may be obtained, on application, at the said Office. This notice
must be delivered at the office of the Water Authority addressed to the Water
Authority, at least three clear days before work is commenced .
4. All new services or alterations or repairs to existing services are to be
carried out to the satisfaction of the Water Authority . Pipes and fittings of
approved quality only are to be used . Samples may be seen at the office of
the Water Authority,
5. No pipes, valves, or other fittings forming part of a service must be
covered up until they have been inspected and tested by the Water Authority.
As soon as a service has been inspected and approvel, it will be connected
to the waterworks, and the supply will commence. The connection will be
made by the Water Authority's servants only.
6. Whenever the owner or occupier of any tenement wishes that a service
should be made, altered , extended or repaired at his cost by the Water Aathority,
he must make application by filling in a printed form , obtainable on application
at the office of the Water Authority.
On receipt of this form , duly filled in and signed, the Water Authority will
cause the premises to be inspected and will arrange with the owner or occupier
as to the manner of construction of the proposed service.
7. The applicant for a service having signified to the Water Authority his
acquiescence to the final arrangement, proposed by the Water Authority, the
service will be constructed accordingly.