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Provided that before exercising any of the powers conferred by this paragraph, [F5Scottish Water]F5 shall, except in cases of emergency arising from defects in any existing pipes, plant or works, give [F6such] notice, to [F7—
(2)Where a service pipe has been lawfully laid in, on or over any land not forming part of a [F9road], [F10Scottish Water]F10 may from time to time enter upon that land and inspect, repair, alter, renew or remove the then existing pipe or lay a new pipe in substitution therefor, but shall pay compensation for any damage done by them.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(4)(a)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F2Word substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 81(14)(d)(i)F3Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(4)(a)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F4Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(1) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 119(56)(c), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2F5Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(1) in proviso substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(4)(a)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F6Word "such" in Sch. 3 para. 4 substituted (1.1.1993) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 168(1), Sch. 8, Pt. IV, para. 108(7)(b); S.I. 1992/2990, art. 2(2), Sch. 2F7Words substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 81(14)(d)(i)F8Words in Sch. 3 para. 4 added (1.1.1993) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 168(1), Sch. 8, Pt. IV, para. 108(7)(b); S.I. 1992/2990, art. 2(2), Sch. 2F9Word substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 81(14)(d)(ii)F10Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(4)(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3) Laying of supply pipes, etc.S5An owner or occupier of any premises F11 who desires to have a supply of water for his domestic purposes from the waterworks of [F12Scottish Water]F12 shall, subject as hereinafter provided, comply with the following requirements:
(a)he shall give to [F13Scottish Water]F13 14 days’ notice of his intention to lay the necessary supply pipe; and
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F11Words in Sch. 3 para. 5 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 119(56)(d)(i), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2F12Words in Sch. 3 para. 5 substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(5)(a) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F13Words in Sch. 3 para. 5 substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(5)(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F14Word substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 81(14)(e) Laying of communication pipes, etc.S6(1)Upon receipt of such a notice as is referred to in the last foregoing paragraph, [F15Scottish Water]F15 shall, within 14 days after the person by whom the notice was given has laid a supply pipe in accordance with the provisions of the last foregoing paragraph, lay the necessary communication pipe and any part of the supply pipe which is to be laid in a [F16road] and shall connect the communication pipe with the supply pipe:
Provided that, where any part of the supply pipe is to be laid in a [F16road], [F17it]F17 may elect to lay a main in the [F16road] for such distance as [F18it thinks]F18 fit in lieu of a supply pipe, and in that case shall lay a communication pipe from that main and connect it with the supply pipe.
(2)The whole, or such part as [F19Scottish Water]F19 may think fit, of the expenses reasonably incurred by [F20Scottish Water]F20 in executing the work which [F21it is]F21 required or authorised by this paragraph to execute shall be repaid to [F22it]F22 by the person by whom the notice was given and may be recovered by [F22it]F22 from him:
Provided that, if under the provisions of this paragraph [F23Scottish Water lays]F23 a main in lieu of part of a supply pipe, the additional cost incurred in laying a main instead of a supply pipe shall be borne by [F22it]F22 .
(3)Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, [F24where such a notice as aforesaid is given to Scottish Water, it]F24 may, within seven days after the receipt thereof, require the person giving the notice either to pay to [F25it]F25 in advance the cost of the work, as estimated by [F26its]F26 engineer, or to give security for payment thereof to [F26its]F26 satisfaction, and, where [F27it makes]F27 such a requirement, the period of 14 days referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph shall not commence to run until the requirement has been complied with.
If any payment so made to [F28Scottish Water]F28 exceeds the expenses which under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph [F29it]F29 would be entitled to recover from the person giving the notice, the excess shall be repaid by [F25it]F25 , and, if and so far as those expenses are not covered by the payment, [F29it]F29 may recover the balance from him.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F15Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(a)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F16Word substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 81(14)(e)F17Word in Sch. 3 para. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(a)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F18Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(a)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F19Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(b)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F20Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(b)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F21Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(b)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F22Word in Sch. 3 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(b)(iv) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F23Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(b)(v) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F24Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(c)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F25Word in Sch. 3 para. 6(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(c)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F26Word in Sch. 3 para. 6(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(c)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F27Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(c)(iv) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F28Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(c)(v) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F29Word in Sch. 3 para. 6(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(6)(c)(vi) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3) Power of authority to require separate service pipes.S7(1)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph [F30Scottish Water]F30 may require the provision of a separate service pipe for each house supplied, or to be supplied by [F31it]F31 , with water.
(2)If, in the case of a house already supplied with water but not having a separate service pipe, [F32Scottish Water gives]F32 notice to the owner of the house, requiring the provision of such a pipe, the owner shall within [F33such period of not less than three months as the notice shall specify]F33 lay so much of the required pipe as will constitute a supply pipe and is not required to be laid in a [F34road], and [F35Scottish Water]F35 shall, within 14 days after he has done so, lay so much of the required pipe as will constitute a communication pipe or a supply pipe to be laid in a [F34road] and make all necessary connections.
(3)If an owner upon whom a notice has been served under the last foregoing sub-paragraph fails to comply therewith, [F36Scottish Water]F36 may [F37itself]F37 execute the work which he was required to execute.
(4)The expenses reasonably incurred by [F38Scottish Water]F38 in executing the work which [F39it is]F39 required by sub-paragraph (2) to execute, or which [F39it is]F39 empowered by the last foregoing sub-paragraph to execute, shall be repaid to [F40it]F40 by the owner of the house and may be recovered by [F40it]F40 from him, but without prejudice to the rights and obligations as between themselves, of the owner and occupier of the house.
(5)Where two or more houses are being supplied with water by a single service pipe, [F41Scottish Water]F41 shall not require the provision of separate service pipes for those houses until F42—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F30Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(a)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F31Word in Sch. 3 para. 7(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(a)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F32Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(b)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F33Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(b)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F34Word substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 81(14)(e)F35Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(b)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F36Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(c)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F37Word in Sch. 3 para. 7(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(c)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F38Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(4) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(d)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F39Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(4) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(d)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F40Word in Sch. 3 para. 7(4) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(d)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F41Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(5) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(e)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F42Word repealed by Local Government and Planning (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 43, SIF 81:2), s. 58(a), Sch. 4 Pt. IF43Word and subparas.(c)(d) added by Local Government and Planning (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 43, SIF 81:2), s. 58(b)F44Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(5) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(7)(e)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F458. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F45Sch. 3 para. 8 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 119(56)(e), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2 Provisions as to the position of stopcocks.S9(1)On every service pipe laid after 16th May 1946 [F46Scottish Water]F46 shall, and on every service pipe laid before that date [F46Scottish Water]F46 may, fit a stopcock enclosed in a covered box, or pit, of such size as may be reasonably necessary.
(2)Every stopcock fitted on a service pipe after 16th May 1946 shall be placed in such position as [F47Scottish Water deems]F47 most convenient:
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F46Words in Sch. 3 para. 9(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(8)(a) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F47Words in Sch. 3 para. 9(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 66(8)(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)F48Word substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 81(14)(f)(i)F49Word substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 81(14)(f)(ii)Previous: PartNext: PartBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint The Whole SchedulePDF The Whole ScheduleWeb page The Whole SchedulePrint This Part onlyPDF This Part onlyWeb page This Part onlyYou have chosen to open The Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDFThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open the Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openLegislation is available in different versions:Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.Original (As Enacted or Made):The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.See additional information alongside the contentGeographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.Opening OptionsDifferent options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at onceMore ResourcesAccess essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copylists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation itemconfers power and blanket amendment detailsall formats of all associated documentscorrection slipslinks to related legislation and further information resourcesMore ResourcesUse this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copycorrection slipsClick 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation itemconfers power and blanket amendment detailsall formats of all associated documentslinks to related legislation and further information resources© Crown copyrightYou may use and re-use the information featured on this website (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence