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Water Act 2003, Section 84 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 17 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

84Fire hydrantsE+W

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(1)After subsection (4) of section 57 of the WIA (duty to supply water etc for fire-fighting) there is inserted—

(4A)Where a fire-hydrant is removed (other than at the request of the fire authority concerned) by a water undertaker in the course of carrying out works in relation to any of its water mains or other pipes, the cost of replacing the fire-hydrant shall be borne by the undertaker.

(2)After subsection (4) of section 58 of the WIA (specially requested fire-hydrants) there is inserted—

(4A)Where a specially requested fire-hydrant is removed (other than at the request of the owner or occupier of the factory or place of business in question) by a water undertaker in the course of carrying out works in relation to any of its water mains or other pipes, the cost of replacing the fire-hydrant shall be borne by the undertaker.

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I1S. 84 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(v) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

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