Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 4 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 8 - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Chapter 157 - RULES GOVERNING IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE TO CONSUMERS OF HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Section 4-157-17 - Responsibility for water receiving equipment

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 4-157-17

Current through February, 2024

(a) The consumer shall, at the consumer's own risk and expense, furnish, install, and keep in good and safe condition all equipment that may be required for receiving, controlling, applying, and utilizing water and the board shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by the improper installation of the equipment or the negligence, want of proper care, or wrongful act of the consumer, or of any of the consumer's tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees, or permittees in installing, maintaining, using, operating, or interfering with any equipment.

(b) The department shall not be responsible for damage to property and losses caused by irrigation equipment, spigots, faucets, valves, and other equipment that may be opened when water is turned on at the meter, either when turned on originally or where turned on after a temporary shutdown.

(c) All of the consumers' valves shall be showclosing to prevent water hammer.

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