Change of occupancy or alteration to building or premises etc.

27.

1. (1) The owner or occupier or both of the building or premises or part thereof shall not make any change in occupancy or any alteration of the building or premises after it has been granted Fire Safety Certificate by the Assam Fire and Emergency Services under sub-section
2. (2) of section 22 without obtaining prior approval of the Director and on failure to do so, the owner or occupier or both of the building or premises or part thereof shall be deemed to have committed an offence and shall be punishable with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees and may extend up to five lakhs rupees.
3. (2) On receipt of an application for change in occupancy or alteration to building or premises including part thereof, the Director or the nominated officer or any other authorized officer shall verify and inspect the premises of the proposed changes or alteration and submit a report of such inspections.
4. (3) The owner or occupier of the building or premises including part thereof shall provide additional fire prevention and life safety measures as required under sub-section
5. (2) above and obtain Fire Safety Certificate afresh before occupancy.