If a proposed alteration to an existing building other than a Class 1 or 10 building would adversely affect any exit or path of travel to an exit, the building must comply with Section D of the BCA Volume One.
(2)
The relevant building surveyor may consent to partial compliance of a building with subregulation (1).
(3)
In determining whether to consent to partial compliance with subregulation (1), the relevant building surveyor must take into account the requirements necessary to make reasonable provision for—
(a)
the amenity of the building; and
(b)
the safety and health of people using the building.
(4)
Any consent to partial compliance under subregulation (2) must be in the form of Form 18.
