Power to seal building or premises

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Chapter X MISCELLANEOUS

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(1) Where an inspection under section 29 is conducted and it appears to the Nominated Authority that the condition of any building or premises is dangerous to life or property, he shall, without prejudice to any action taken under this Regulation, by order, require the person in possession or occupation of such building or premises to remove themselves from such building or premises forthwith.
(2) If an order made by the Nominated Authority under sub-section (1) is not complied with, the Nominated Authority may direct any police officer having jurisdiction in the area to remove such persons from the building or premises and such officer shall comply with such directions.
(3) After the removal of the persons under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), as the case may be, the Nominated Authority shall report to the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Fire Officer shall seal the building or premises with approval of the Director and no person shall remove such seal except under an order made by the Chief Fire Officer with the approval of the Director.

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