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CAP. 102]

Waterworks.

CHAPTER 102.

WATERWORKS.

20 of 1938.

2 of 1940.

22 of 1950.

To provide for and regulate the supply of water.

[1st January, 1939.]

Short title.

Interpretation.

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Waterworks Ordinance.

Interpretation of terms.

2. In this Ordinance—

"authorized officer" includes the water authority and any person subordinate to him authorized by the Governor to perform any of the functions of the water authority; "chargeable water" means-

(a) in the case of any premises entitled to a free allowance of water, any consumption in excess of such free allowance;

(b) in the case of any premises not entitled to a free allowance of water, the total consumption;

"connexion to the main" includes the stop cock and length of piping between such stop cock and the main;

"consumer" includes any person or persons or corporate body supplied or applying to be supplied with or using water from the waterworks, or who is liable for the payment of rates, or moneys due or to become due under this Ordinance;

"consumption" means any quantity of water ascertained by meter as having been used;

"fire service" includes any pipes and fittings used for the sole purpose of supplying water to premises to combat fire;

"fittings" includes all taps, stop cocks, ball cocks, cold water cisterns, hot water apparatus, flushing apparatus, or any other apparatus or appliances used on an inside service in connexion with the supply of water from the waterworks, except meters;

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CAP. 102] Waterworks. CHAPTER 102. WATERWORKS. 20 of 1938. 2 of 1940. 22 of 1950. To provide for and regulate the supply of water. [1st January, 1939.] Short title. Interpretation. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Waterworks Ordinance. Interpretation of terms. 2. In this Ordinance— "authorized officer" includes the water authority and any person subordinate to him authorized by the Governor to perform any of the functions of the water authority; "chargeable water" means- (a) in the case of any premises entitled to a free allowance of water, any consumption in excess of such free allowance; (b) in the case of any premises not entitled to a free allowance of water, the total consumption; "connexion to the main" includes the stop cock and length of piping between such stop cock and the main; "consumer" includes any person or persons or corporate body supplied or applying to be supplied with or using water from the waterworks, or who is liable for the payment of rates, or moneys due or to become due under this Ordinance; "consumption" means any quantity of water ascertained by meter as having been used; "fire service" includes any pipes and fittings used for the sole purpose of supplying water to premises to combat fire; "fittings" includes all taps, stop cocks, ball cocks, cold water cisterns, hot water apparatus, flushing apparatus, or any other apparatus or appliances used on an inside service in connexion with the supply of water from the waterworks, except meters; - 146
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САР. 102] Waterworks. CHAPTER 102. WATERWORKS. 20 of 1938. 2 of 1940. 22 of 1950. To provide for and regulate the supply of water. [1st January, 1939.] Short title. Interpreta- tion. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Waterworks Ordinance. Interpretation of terms. 2. In this Ordinance— "authorized officer" includes the water authority and any person subordinate to him authorized by the Governor to perform any of the functions of the water authority; "chargeable water" means- (a) in the case of any premises entitled to a free allowance of water, any consumption in excess of such free allowance; (b) in the case of any premises not entitled to a free allowance of water, the total consumption; "connexion to the main" includes the stop cock and length of piping between such stop cock and the main; "consumer" includes any person or persons or corporate body supplied or applying to be supplied with or using water from the waterworks, or who is liable for the payment of rates, or moneys due or to become due under this Ordinance; "consumption" means any quantity of water ascertained by meter as having been used; "fire service" includes any pipes and fittings used for the sole purpose of supplying water to premises to combat fire; "fittings" includes all taps, stop cocks, ball cocks, cold water cisterns, hot water apparatus, flushing apparatus, or any other apparatus or appliances used on an inside service in connexion with the supply of water from the waterworks, except meters; - 146
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САР. 102]

Waterworks.

CHAPTER 102.

WATERWORKS.

20 of 1938.

2 of 1940.

22 of 1950.

To provide for and regulate the supply of water.

[1st January, 1939.]

Short title.

Interpreta- tion.

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Waterworks Ordinance.

Interpretation of terms.

2. In this Ordinance—

"authorized officer" includes the water authority and any person subordinate to him authorized by the Governor to perform any of the functions of the water authority; "chargeable water" means-

(a) in the case of any premises entitled to a free allowance of water, any consumption in excess of such free allowance;

(b) in the case of any premises not entitled to a free

allowance of water, the total consumption;

"connexion to the main" includes the stop cock and length

of piping between such stop cock and the main;

"consumer" includes any person or persons or corporate body supplied or applying to be supplied with or using water from the waterworks, or who is liable for the payment of rates, or moneys due or to become due under this Ordinance;

"consumption" means any quantity of water ascertained by

meter as having been used;

"fire service" includes any pipes and fittings used for the sole purpose of supplying water to premises to combat fire;

"fittings" includes all taps, stop cocks, ball cocks, cold water cisterns, hot water apparatus, flushing apparatus, or any other apparatus or appliances used on an inside service in connexion with the supply of water from the waterworks, except meters;

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