Application of provisions to alterations and additions

(1) The provisions of this Chapter and of the rules or bye-laws made thereunder relating to construction and reconstruction of buildings shall also be applicable to any alteration thereof or addition thereto: Provided that works of necessary repair which do not affect the position or dimension of a building or any room therein shall not be deemed an alteration or addition for the purposes of this section.

1. (2) If any question arises as to whether any addition or alteration is a necessary repair not affecting the position or dimension of a building or room such question shall be referred to the council whose decision shall be final. Powers of the Commissioner