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FIRE SERVICES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1969 - SECT 5

Water supplies.

5.(1) It shall be the duty of [the fire authority] to arrange with
the Ministry of Development for the provision and maintenance of such
fire-hydrants as are necessary for securing the efficient use of the available
supply of water in case of fire.

(2) The situation of every fire-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.

(3) Any person who uses a fire-hydrant otherwise than for the purpose of
extinguishing fires or for any fire brigade purpose or for any purpose
authorised by the Ministry of Development, or damages or obstructs any
fire-hydrant otherwise than in consequence of its use for such a purpose as
aforesaid, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding #10.]

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