Paragraph 5 Protective works to buildingsI1

The promoter, in the case of the powers conferred by article 17 (protective work to buildings), must exercise those powers so as not to obstruct or render less convenient the access to any apparatus without the written consent of the undertaker and, if by reason of the exercise of those powers any damage to any apparatus (other than apparatus the repair of which is not reasonably necessary in view of its intended removal or abandonment) or property of the undertaker or any interruption in the supply of electricity and/or gas, as the case may be, by the undertaker is caused, the promoter must bear and pay on demand the cost reasonably incurred by the undertaker in making good such damage or restoring the supply; and, subject to sub-paragraph (2), shall—

Nothing in this paragraph imposes any liability on the promoter with respect to any damage or interruption to the extent that such damage or interruption is attributable to the act, neglect or default of an undertaker or its contractors or workmen; and the undertaker will give to the promoter reasonable notice of any claim or demand as aforesaid and no settlement or compromise thereof shall be made by the undertaker, save in respect of any payment required under a statutory compensation scheme, without first consulting the promoter and giving the promoter an opportunity to make representations as to the claim or demand.