Chapter IV WATER SUPPLY

It shall be lawful for the Fire Officer to draw water from any source in the area which he considers necessary during firefighting operations and on such occasions as may be required and the authority or owner or occupier having control over such water source shall supply water for that purpose at such rates as may be prescribed.

1. (1) The Fire Officer shall take all reasonable measures for securing that an adequate supply of water shall be available for the use in the event of fire.
2. (2) The Fire Officer shall ensure that the water demand for firefighting in the area is in accordance with Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization (CPHEEO) Manual.
3. (3) The Local Authority and Andaman Public Works Department shall provide all assistance in meeting the water demand for firefighting as per sub-sections (1) and (2).

The Fire Officer may enter into an agreement with an agency for meeting the demand of water supply and emergent need of water as per such procedures and terms and conditions for the payment as may be prescribed.

No authority or in-charge of water supply in any area shall be entitled to any claim for compensation for damage by reason of any interruption of supply of water caused in compliance with clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 17.

No charge shall be made by any local authority for water consumed in firefighting operations by the Fire and Emergency Service.