Haw. Code R. § 4-157-5 - Elevation agreement, pressure condition

(a) The department shall make every effort to maintain pressure but shall not be responsible for maintaining pressure in its water main.

(b) Where property is situated at an elevation higher than the irrigation system, the consumer, in consideration of a connection with the department's system., shall agree to accept water service as the department is able to render it from the department's existing facilities and to install, if necessary, and maintain at the consumer's own expense a tank and pump of suitable design and of sufficient capacity to furnish an adequate and dependable supply of water. When required, the consumer shall install protective devices between the consumer's supply line and the service connection. The consumer shall execute a written release to the department for all claims on account of any inadequacy of the department's system or inadequacy of the water supply to the consumer.

(c) When the pressure from the department's supply is higher than that for which the irrigation equipment or other facilities are designed, the consumer shall protect the consumer's equipment and other facilities by installing and maintaining pressure reducing and relief valves at the consumer's expense. The department shall not be liable for damage due to pressure conditions caused by or arising from the failure or defective condition of the pressure regulators and relief valves or for damage that may occur through their installation, maintenance, or use.

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Haw. Code R. § 4-157-5

[Eff MAR 17 2006] (Auth: HRS § 167-5) (Imp: HRS §§ 167-5, 167-6, 167-19)