The city shall not be held liable for any damage that may result from the shutting off or turning on of any supply pipe or main for any purpose whatever, even should no notice have been given, nor for damages caused by any break or leak on any water pipe inside of the curb, etc. All supply pipes to buildings should be properly supplied with a suitable stopcock inside the property line, to ensure against the danger of frost or bursts which may cause any damage. Such cock should be kept in good order and under control of the consumer. The stopcock and box on the curb shall be in charge of the water department only.
(1953 Code, ch. 25, ยง 13)