Use of fire hydrant by authorised persons
56ZH Use of fire hydrant by authorised persons
A person authorised by the Chief Officer, within the meaning of the Fire Service Act 1979, or any person authorised to do so by a regulated entity may take water from a fire hydrant, without payment, for the purpose of controlling or extinguishing fires.
Subject to subsection (1), a person must not take water from a fire hydrant unless the Chief Officer or regulated entity has authorised the person to do so. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
A person must not use a fire hydrant otherwise than for the following purposes:the purpose of controlling or extinguishing a fire; another purpose approved by the Chief Officer or relevant regulated entity. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
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