Section 23
Notice of works affecting fire hydrants
No person, other than a water authority and its agents, shall commence or carry out, or authorize or direct the commencement or carrying out of, any works that affect any fire hydrant or the flow of water to it unless written notice of the proposals or intention to carry out such works had been given by him to the appropriate State Director at least seven days before the works are commenced:
Provided that in cases of emergency, where it is not practicable for the notice to be given within the requisite time, this provision shall be deemed to have been complied with if the notice is given as soon as possible after the event.
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(2)
All fire hydrants shall be rendered in good working condition upon the completion of any works carried out by any person under subsection (1).
(3)
Any works in or around the vicinity of a fire hydrant affecting access to the fire hydrant, the position of the fire hydrant in relation to the existing edge of the road, or alignment of the outlet to the level of the road shall be deemed to be works affecting a fire hydrant.
(4)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence.
Duty of water authority to notify the State Director of any action affecting the flow of water to a fire hydrant