Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002

30 In section 38(1) (entry of premises)—

(a) for “a water authority” substitute “Scottish Water”,

(b) for “the authority” in each place where the expression occurs substitute “Scottish Water”,

(c) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(aa) where the conditions set out in subsection (2) of section 24B are satisfied in relation to the premises, for the purpose of carrying out any survey or tests to determine—

(i) whether the carrying out of any works by virtue of paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (4) of that section is practicable,

(ii) whether it is necessary or expedient for any purpose connected with the carrying out of any works by virtue of either of those paragraphs for any other works to be carried out, or

(iii) how any works specified in that subsection should be carried out;

(ab) for the purpose of inspecting, examining or testing—

(i) any meter which is on the premises and which is used by Scottish Water for measuring the quantity of water supplied, or

(ii) any pipes or apparatus installed in the course of any works which were carried out for any purpose which is connected with the installation, connection, testing, maintenance or repair of any such meter;

(ac) for the purpose of ascertaining from any such meter the quantity of water supplied to the premises;”.