Precautions in case of dangerous structures

(1) If any structure appears to the Commissioner to be in a ruinous state and dangerous to the passers-by or to the occupiers of neighbouring structures, the Commissioner may, by notice, require the owner or occupier to fence off, take down, secure or repair such structure so as to prevent any danger therefrom.

1. (2) If immediate action is necessary, the Commissioner shall himself before giving such notice or before the period of such notice expires, fence off, take down, secure or repair such structure or fence off a part of any street or take such temporary measures as he thinks fit to prevent danger and the cost of doing so shall be recoverable from the owner or occupier in the manner provided in section 175.
2. (3) If, in the opinion of the Commissioner, the said structure is imminently dangerous to the inmates thereof, the Commissioner shall order the immediate evacuation thereof and any person disobeying may be removed by any police officer.