Notice of Buildings.-

Every person who intends to erect or re-erect a building shall submit to the Commissioner(a) an application in writing for a approval of the site together with a site plan of the land; and in the case of land which is the property of the Government or of the Corporation a certified copy of the documents authorizing him to occupy the land, and if so required by the Commissioner the original document or documents; and (b) an application in writing for permission to build together with a ground plan, elevation and section of the building and a specification of the work to be done. (2) Every plan of any building to be constructed wholly or partly of masonry, submitted under sub-section (1) shall, in token of its having been prepared by him or under his supervision, bear the signature of a licensed surveyor. (3) Every document submitted under sub-section (1) shall be prepared in such manner and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed by byelaws. (4) Nothing herein contained shall require a person to comply with the provisions of clause (b) of sub-section (1) until such time as the site has been approved by the Commissioner or such person as he may appoint.