Chapter 29:15 URBAN COUNCILS ACT (3) Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], making provision for— (a) the wiring of installations; and (b) the prevention of leakage of electricity; and (c) the pressure of supply of electricity; and (d) safety precautions in connection with electrical installations or wiring; and (e) notice to the council by owners or occupiers receiving a supply of electricity upon change of ownership or occupation. (4) Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], ensuring a proper and sufficient supply of electricity. Cutting off electricity and recovery of charges 73. Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], the cutting off of the supply of electricity, after not less than twenty-four hours’ notice, on account of— (a) a failure to pay any charges which are due; or (b) the contravention of any by-law or regulation relating to misuse of electricity or the wiring of installations. Inspections and testing 74. (1) Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], and subsection (5) of section two hundred and twenty, the inspection of consumers’ premises at all reasonable times. (2) Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], the testing and inspection of electricity mains and connections and fittings. (3) Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], the conducting of inspections of testing stations and premises. Meters 75. (1) Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], ascertaining the supply of electricity by meters and the fitting of such meters. (2) Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], the duties of consumers in respect of meters and the settlement of disputes as to the amount of electricity supplied or the tariff applicable. Prevention of interference 76. Subject to the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05], the prevention of interference with any electrical service or equipment connected therewith or anything incidental to such service or equipment. PART IX SEWERAGE, EFFLUENT AND THE REMOVAL OF REFUSE AND VEGETATION Sewerage 77. (1) The closing of cess-pits and the removal or sealing of disused private sewers. (2) The regulation of the use and protection from damage or injurious use of any system of sewerage and drainage and sewage works. (3) The regulation of the use of septic or conserving tanks and the inspection and supervision of such tanks. (4) The prohibition or regulation of the discharge, directly or indirectly, of sewage or other effluent or any solid, liquid or gas into any public stream, public sewer or public drain. Sanitary fittings 78. (1) The prohibition of the use or occupation of premises where the required sanitary fittings are not provided. (2) The prohibition of the use of sanitary fittings which are defective or insanitary. Effluent and refuse removal 79. (1) The removal or disposal of— (a) human waste; 152

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