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Section 53

of Water Supply Regulations 1961 Reprinted 1999

State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 53 of 97

Section 53

Every pipe used for conveying hot water shall be of galvanised steel, galvanised wrought iron, copper or of some corrosion-resisting alloy:

Provided that this regulation shall not prohibit –

(a)

the use of cast iron pipes of less than two-inches internal diameter, if suitable provision for their expansion is made; or

(b)

the use of non-galvanised steel or wrought iron pipes, if they form part of a closed circuit from which water is not drawn.

Hot water supply apparatus.