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Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
154Privately owned water meters to be of a size and class approved by the council
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#### 154 Privately owned water meters to be of a size and class approved by the council
154 Privately owned water meters to be of a size and class approved by the council
> > (1) Before a water meter (other than a water meter hired from or provided by the council) is installed on premises connected or to be connected to the council’s water supply system, the owner of the premises concerned must submit the meter to the council for testing and stamping.
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> > (2) If it is proposed to move such a water meter to a new position and more than 2 years has elapsed since the meter was last tested and stamped by the council, the owner of the premises concerned must resubmit it for further testing and stamping before moving it to the new position.
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> > (3) The council is not required to test and stamp a water meter submitted or resubmitted under this section unless the fee fixed by the council is paid.