Waterworks Clauses Act, 1847

Undertakers to affix public fire-plugs in mains.

38. The undertakers, at the request of the town commissioner, shall fix proper fire-plugs in the main and other pipes belonging to them, at such convenient distances, not being more than the prescribed distance, or if no distance be prescribed, not more than one hundred yards from each other, and at such places as may be most proper and convenient for the supply of water for extinguishing any fire which may break out within the limits of the special Act; and in case of any difference of opinion as to the proper position or number of such fire-plugs, it shall be settled by such inspector as aforesaid, when appointed, and in the meantime by two justices in England or Ireland, and by the sheriff in Scotland.