[APWS]

anybody use stand pipes regually, if so how much is it for a licence? are there regulations on the use of them? and is there anything else i need to know? as i may need to use one on a job in the near future, cheers,

[Roger Oakley]

Easy thing to do is contact your local water Auth. They will let you know price, there's or your stand-pipe use etc.
No two prices seem to be the same from any of the water Auth.

[Rob_Mac]

The use of stand pipes is not ordered by the water companies and this is partly responsible for illegal usage.

Thames Water - you pay £150.00 for up to 10m3 per day, over a month period. This can be paid up front and on a card.

Wessex Water - you have to go to their offices and pay to hire a metered standpipe and then pay for the usage per M3

If you are working 50 miles away from their office it is a nightmare to go and collect and then take back.

If you are caught using hydrants illegally you will be right royally shafted and the fine can be up to £5000.00 and immediate taking of your kit.

Be careful

Rob

[drive surgeon]

seen gypsies filling their vans from fire hydrants. no names on van but all had irish accents.

[neil kellett]

Did you see them or hear them?

[Blast Away]

Did you see them or hear them?

He seen their mullets and heard their accent.