Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847

LXXIII Coverings for Cellar Doors to be made by Occupier. Penalty for Neglect.

When any Opening is made in any Pavement or Foot-path within the Limits of the special Act, as an Entrance into any Vault Cellar, a Door or Covering shall be made by the Occupied of such Vault or cellar, of Iron or such other Materials, and in such a Manner as the Commissioners direct, and such Door or Covering shall from Time to Time be kept in good Repair by the Occupier of such Vault or Cellar; and if such Occupier do not within a reasonable Time make such Door or Covering, or if he make any such Door Of Covering contrary to the Directions of the Commissioners, or if he do not keep the same when properly made in good Repair, he shall for every such Offence be liable to a Penalty not exceeding Five Pounds.