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[接上页] (2) If access to a meter by the Water Authority is persistently obstructed or denied, the Water Authority may, after consulting the consumer, by notice in writing served on the consumer determine another siting of the meter on any wall (internally or externally) of the building. (3) If another siting is so determined, the consumer shall, at his own cost, cause such works to be carried out as will enable the Water Authority to install a meter at the other site and, until such works are carried out, the service shall be regarded as not complying with the Ordinance. (L.N. 320 of 1992) Cap 102A reg 28 Damage to meters (1) Where a meter is- (a) opened up whilst in the custody of the consumer other than by the Water Authority or any person authorized by him; (b) so used that water can be wasted, misused or unduly consumed; (c) damaged by breaking the seal or lock on it or otherwise; or (d) interfered with so that it impairs or falsifies the measurement of consumption, the Water Authority may immediately disconnect the supply and repair the meter. (2) Where a meter is damaged and the Water Authority is of the opinion that such damage is not the result of fair wear and tear, or where a meter is interfered with, the consumer responsible for the custody of the meter shall, without prejudice to any penalty provided for the offence, be liable to pay- (a) the charge prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1 for testing the meter; (b) the cost of repairing the meter; (c) any damage or loss suffered thereby by the Water Authority; and (d) the charge prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1 for reconnecting the fire service or inside service. Cap 102A reg 29 Reading of meters (1) Meters shall be read at such intervals as the Water Authority may direct. (2) The reading taken as the last reading for any period shall be used as the first reading for the period next following. Cap 102A reg 30 Testing of meters (1) A consumer who doubts the accuracy of a meter which measures his consumption may apply to the Water Authority in such form as may be specified to have the meter tested and the Water Authority shall test the meter in such manner as he thinks fit and the results of the test shall be binding on the Water Authority and the consumer. (2) A meter shall be deemed to register correctly if its inaccuracy does not exceed 3 per cent above or below the correct amount. (3) If a meter is found to register correctly the consumer shall pay the charge prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1 for testing the meter, but no charge shall be payable if the meter is found to over-register or to under-register. (L.N. 219 of 1983) Cap 102A reg 31 Consumption where supply is not measured by meter The consumption for any period during which a meter is known or suspected to be out of order, has been removed or is missing or inaccessible shall be calculated- (a) according to the average daily rate of consumption obtained between any successive readings before that period; or (b) at the discretion of the Water Authority, according to the average daily rate of consumption between any successive readings following the repairing or replacement of a meter that was out of order; or (c) where it would be inappropriate to calculate the consumption in the manner specified in paragraph (a) or (b), whether by reason of fluctuations in consumption or otherwise, in such manner as may be agreed between the Water Authority and the consumer. (L.N. 320 of 1992) Cap 102A reg 32 Private check meter (1) A private check meter may, with the permission in writing of the Water Authority, be installed on any part of an inside service. (2) The Water Authority may at any time require a private check meter installed under subregulation (1) to be tested, and the consumer shall, on payment of the charge prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1, get the meter tested by the Water Authority. (3) The Water Authority shall, in assessing consumption at any inside service, take no account of the readings of a private check meter. (4) The Water Authority shall not be responsible for the accuracy of a private check meter and where such meter is found to be operating unsatisfactorily or restricting the supply to any premises the consumer shall, if so required by the Water Authority, remove the meter. Cap 102A reg 32A Authority for grant of plumber's licence PART V LICENSING OF PLUMBERS (1) Plumber's licences may be issued by an officer designated for the purpose by the Water Authority. (2) The officer designated under subregulation (1) is referred to in this Part as "the licensing authority". (3) The licensing authority shall be assisted by an advisory board appointed by the Water Authority and which shall have such members and be appointed on such terms as the Water Authority may direct. (4) In exercising his functions under this Part the licensing authority shall consult the board appointed under subregulation (3). (L.N. 219 of 1983) Cap 102A reg 33 Application for plumber's licence |