Itshall not be lawful for the owner of any premises which may be

1. (2) The Commissioner may, with like approval, close a public hydrant

or other convenience when it is no longer required for the supply of wholesome

water to the public.

184.(1) The Commissioner may, lay a main whether within or outside the

limits of the Corporation-

1. (a) in any street; and
2. (b) with the consent of every owner and occupier of any land not forming part of a street, in, over or on that land, and may,

section or otherwise:

1. (2) Where the Commissioner, in exercise of the powers under this

1. (2) Where a service pipe has been lawfully laid in, over or on the land

of such action.

and from time to time renew every such hydrant.

1. (2) To denote the situation of every hydrant placed under this section,

1. (3) As soon as any such hydrant is completed, the commissioner

1. (4) The Commissioner may, at the request and expense of the owner

or occupier of any factory, workshop, trade, premises or place of business, situated

in or near a street in which a pipe is laid (and not being a trunk main and being of

sufficient dimensions to carry a hydrant), fix on the pipe and keep in good order

from time to time to renew one or more fire hydrants to be used only for extinguishing

fires as near as conveniently may be to that factory, workshop trade premises or

place of business.

Power of Corporation to require owners of premises to set up pumps etc. Power to enter premises to detect waste or misuse of water. Power to test water fittings. Power to close or restrict use of water from polluted source of supply. Water pipes etc. not to be placed where water will be polluted. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION[1994 : Hr. Act 16

1. (5) The Commissioner shall allow all persons to take water for

extinguishing fires from any pipe on which a hydrant is fixed without any payment.