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"so used, there would neccessarily be a divided resposibility as
"to the user of the hydrants, and it would be in most cases
"almost impossible to detect how any damage had arisen: it
"would also be necessary to provide a meter so as to register
"the quantity of water used for fire purposes, and that used
"for flushing &c.
" 2—Should Local Authorities provide hydrant* for their
"own purposes ?
Note:-Yes; it would be more convenient to do so; and
"it would be advisable, as the question has cropped up, to make
"arrangements if possible with the Water Company for them
"to provide water for flushing and street watering purposes at
"their own expence, or at a nominal charge.
3.-What proportion of the cost of providing and main-
"taining hydrants shall be borne by the local Authorities?
Note:—" This is a difficult question as there are at present
"no data to work upon.
"4.—Who is to be responsible for the hydrant being
" serviceable in the event of fire.
Note :—"The London County Council.
5.-Who is to be liable in the event of damage resulting "from
the leakage of water from hydrants consequent on user by
"a Vestry or District Board?
Note:—"The London County Council and the Local
" Authority.
"6.—Who is to be liable for the cost of repairing any
"hydrant which may be damaged in the course user a
" Vestry or District Board?
Note:—"The London County Council.
"7- What safeguards arc to be employed to Prevent
hydrants being damaged by use in frosty weather?
Note : " The London County Council.