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Paragraph 14

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(1)

The undertaker shall in the construction, maintenance, use and operation of the works employ all means which are reasonably practicable—

(a)

to minimise any settlement or damage which may be likely to be caused to the protected property including carrying out all necessary safeguarding works under article 7 in consultation with the relevant company and the Surveyor;

(b)

to ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice.

(2)

The undertaker shall employ all means which are reasonably practicable for the purpose of minimising any interference with power, drainage, telecommunications and other essential services as a result of the construction and maintenance of the works and the undertaker shall give immediate consideration to any complaint which may be made by the relevant oil company of such interference and use all reasonable endeavours to remedy it as soon as possible.

(3)

Without prejudice to the preceding provisions of this paragraph, in exercising its powers under article 7 of this Order in relation to the protected property the undertaker shall use all means that are reasonably practicable to prevent or failing prevention to minimise any disruption to any business of the oil company concerned which is being carried on at or from that property.