Gasworks Clauses Act, 1847

Satisfaction for accidentally damaging pipes, &c.

Nuisance from gas.

20. Every person who shall carelessly or accidentally break, throw down, or damage any pipe, pillar, or lamp belonging to the undertakers, or under their control, shall pay such sum of money by way of satisfaction to the undertakers for the damage done, not exceeding five pounds, as any two justices or the sheriff shall think reasonable.

And with respect to the provision for guarding against fouling water, or other nuisance from the gas, be it enacted as follows: