Precautions in case of dangerous tanks, wells, holes, etc

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Chapter XII BUILDING REGULATIONS.

Statutory text

(1) If any tank, pond, well, hole-stream, dam, bank or other place be deemed by the Commissioner to be for want of sufficient repair, protection or enclosure, dangerous to the passers-by or to persons living in the neighbourhood, the Commissioner may by notice require the owner to fill in, remove, repair, protect or enclose the same so as to prevent any danger therefrom.
(2) If immediate action is necessary the Commissioner may himself before giving such notice or before the period of notice expires take such temporary measures as he thinks fit to prevent danger and the cost of doing so shall be recoverable from the owner in the manner provided in section 641.

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