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D. The Coun reserves the right to refuse service unless the consumer'lines or piping are inst d in such manner as to prevent c (gas-connections or backflo E. The County shall not be liable for damage of any kind whatsoever resulting from water or the use of water on the consumer's premises, unless such damage results directly from negligence on the part of the County. The County shall not be responsible for any damage done by or resulting from any defect in piping, fixtures, or appliances on the consumer's premises. The County shall not be responsible for negligence of third persons or forces beyond the control of the County resulting in any interruption of service. F. Under normal conditions, the consumer will be notified of any anticipated interruption of service. VII. CONSUMER'S RESPONSIBILITY A. Piping on the consumer's premises must be so arranged that the connections are conveniently located with respect to the County's lines or mains. B. If the consumer's piping on consumer's premises is so arranged that the County is called upon to provide additional meters, each place of metering will be considered as a separate and individual account. C. Where meter is placed on premises of a consumer, a suitable place shall be provided by consumer for placing such meter unobstructed and accessible at all times to the meter reader. D. The consumer shall furnish and maintain a private cutoff valve on the consumer's side of the meter; the County to provide a like valve on the-County's side of the meter. E. The consumer's piping and apparatus shall be installed and maintained by the consumer at the consumer's expense in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the County's plumbing rules and regulations and the regulations of the North Carolina Department of Human Resources. F. The consumer shall guarantee proper protection for the County's property placed on the consumer's premises and shall permit access to it only by authorized representatives of the County. G. In the event that any loss or damage to the property of the County or any accident or injury to persons or property is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful act of the consumer, his agents or employees, the cost of the necessary repairs- or replacements shall be paid by the consumer to the County; and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the consumer. H. The amount of such loss or damage or the cost of repairs shall be added to the consumer's bill; and if not paid, service may be discontinued by the County.