Water Management (Water Supply Authorities) Regulation 2025
32Installation of fire hydrants
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32 Installation of fire hydrants
32 Installation of fire hydrants
(1) A water supply authority must, subject to subsection (2), install fire hydrants in the water supply authority’s water mains at the distances and places considered necessary for the ready supply of water to control and extinguish fires.
(2) A water supply authority may provide other means for the ready supply of water to control and extinguish fires if—
(a) the water supply authority’s water main is less than 100mm in diameter, or
(b) the water supply system is not sufficient for the operation of fire hydrants.
(3) A water supply authority may, at the request and expense of the owner or occupier of a building, install a fire hydrant for use for controlling or extinguishing fires in or near the building.