Section 12: Fire hydrants and water supplies
consolidated text (as at 1995). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
12. Fire hydrants and water supplies
(1) The Fire Services shall provide and maintain such fire hydrants and
other water installations as are necessary for securing the best practical use
of the available water supply in case of fire, subject to the approval of the
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for the subject of public infrastructure and the situation of every such hydrant shall be plainly indicated
by a notice or distinguishing mark which may be placed on any wall or fence
adjoining a street or public place.
(2) Any person who uses a fire hydrant or other water installation as
mentioned in subsection (1) for any purpose not authorised by the Fire Services shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not
exceeding 500 rupees or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months.
(3) The Fire Services may, for the purpose of extinguishing fires, use any
convenient or suitable supply of water.