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which does not conform in any way to the requirements of the regulations. Notice that an existing inside service is to be so disconnected from the waterworks will be given on Form J.
Construction, alteration and repair of fire services.
12. (1) Permission to construct a fire service in premises may be granted by the water authority when in the opinion of the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade such a service is necessary or expedient to enable water to be drawn from the waterworks for the purpose of combating fire in such premises.
(2) Such permission shall be subject to the conditions laid down in these regulations and in Form M.
(3) The annual fee payable in advance for the retention of a fire service shall be as stated in Appendix I. A proportionate fee shall be paid in advance in respect of any fire service connected during a year and a proportionate refund will be made, on request, in respect of any fire service disconnected during a year and no longer necessary.
(4) The cost of the fire service including the connexion to the main shall be borne by the permittee who shall be entirely responsible for the maintenance of the fire service.
(5) The water authority shall not be responsible for damage or loss caused by diminution or failure of the supply due to water restriction or to any other cause.
(6) The construction, alteration and repair of fire services shall be carried out only by licensed plumbers except for the portions on Crown land where the work shall be carried out by the water authority.
(7) When a licensed plumber has been instructed to construct a fire service he shall first ascertain from the office of the water authority whether a connexion to the waterworks can be given, and if so, the point at which such connexion will be given.
(8) When a licensed plumber has been instructed to construct, alter or repair a fire service he shall prepare a plan of the proposed work and submit it to the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade together with Form G. If the Chief
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Waterworks.
which does not conform in any way to the requirements of the regulations. Notice that an existing inside service is to be so disconnected from the waterworks will be given on Form J.
Construction, alteration and repair of fire services.
12. (1) Permission to construct a fire service in premises may be granted by the water authority when in the opinion of the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade such a service is necessary or expedient to enable water to be drawn from the waterworks for the purpose of combating fire in such premises.
(2) Such permission shall be subject to the conditions laid down in these regulations and in Form M.
(3) The annual fee payable in advance for the retention of a fire service shall be as stated in Appendix I. A propor- tionate fee shall be paid in advance in respect of any fire service connected during a year and a proportionate refund will be made, on request, in respect of any fire service dis- connected during a year and no longer necessary.
(4) The cost of the fire service including the connexion to the main shall be borne by the permittee who shall be entirely responsible for the maintenance of the fire service.
(5) The water authority shall not be responsible for damage or loss caused by diminution or failure of the supply due to water restriction or to any other cause.
(6) The construction, alteration and repair of fire services shall be carried out only by licensed plumbers except for the portions on Crown land where the work shall be carried out by the water authority.
(7) When a licensed plumber has been instructed to construct a fire service he shall first ascertain from the office of the water authority whether a connexion to the waterworks can be given, and if so, the point at which such connexion will be given.
(8) When a licensed plumber has been instructed to construct, alter or repair a fire service he shall prepare a plan of the proposed work and submit it to the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade together with Form G. If the Chief
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