148 Restriction on charging for metering works
Water Industry Act 1991 (1991 c 56) | Legislation

Metering

148  Restriction on charging for metering works

(1)     Subject to subsections (2) to (4) below and section 177 below, where any meter [capable of being used] in determining the amount of any charges is installed by or at the request of any relevant undertaker then, notwithstanding the provisions of any enactment or of any agreement to the contrary between the undertaker and any other person, the undertaker shall bear—

(a)     the expenses of installing and connecting the meter;

(b)     any expenses incurred in maintaining, repairing, disconnecting or removing the meter in accordance with any requirements of the undertaker; and

(c)     any expenses incurred in carrying out any works for purposes connected with the installation and connection of the meter or with the maintenance, repair, disconnection or removal of the meter in accordance with any such requirements.

[(1A)     References in subsection (1) above to expenses include references to expenses incurred in meeting the needs of a disabled person.]

(2)     Subject to subsection (3) below, subsection

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