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REPORT, 1891-92. 35
and a quarter if more than five feet and less than eight
feet above the closet basin, or one inch if eight feet or
more above the closet basin.
Where, however, any water-closet is provided for the
use of persons occupying two or more separately occupied
premises, the foregoing requirement shall apply to
the owner of such premises instead of to any occupier
thereof.
For securing the Cleanliness and freedom from Pollution
of Tanks, Cisterns, and other Receptacles used
for Storing of Water used or likely to be used
by man for drinking or domestic purposes, or for
manufacturing drink for the use of man. (s. 50).
12.—The occupier of any premises on which a tank,
cistern, or other receptacle is used for storing of water
used or likely to be used by man for drinking or
domestic purposes, or for manufacturing drink for the
use of man, shall empty and cleanse the same, or cause
to be emptied and cleansed, once at least every six
months, and at such other times as may be necessary
to keep the same in a cleanly state and free from pollution.
He shall cause every such tank, cistern, or other
receptacle which is erected outside a building, or which,
being erected inside a building, is not placed in a suitable
chamber, or otherwise constructed or placed so as
to prevent the pollution of the water therein, to be
provided with a proper cover, and to be kept at all
times properly covered.