After subsection (4) of section 57 of the WIA (duty to supply water etc for fire-fighting) there is inserted—

“(4A)

Where a fire-hydrant is removed (other than at the request of the fire authority concerned) by a water undertaker in the course of carrying out works in relation to any of its water mains or other pipes, the cost of replacing the fire-hydrant shall be borne by the undertaker.”

After subsection (4) of section 58 of the WIA (specially requested fire-hydrants) there is inserted—

“(4A)

Where a specially requested fire-hydrant is removed (other than at the request of the owner or occupier of the factory or place of business in question) by a water undertaker in the course of carrying out works in relation to any of its water mains or other pipes, the cost of replacing the fire-hydrant shall be borne by the undertaker.”