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All demolition work to comply with applicable building standards

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38 All demolition work to comply with applicable building standards

(1)

The person who is named as the demolition contractor on a demolition permit must ensure that the demolition work to which the permit applies complies with each applicable building standard.

Penalty:

(a)

for a first offence, a fine of $50 000;

(b)

for a second offence, a fine of $75 000;

(c)

for a third or subsequent offence, a fine of $100 000 and imprisonment for 12 months.

(2)

Each owner of a building or an incidental structure in respect of which demolition work is done without a demolition permit being in effect for the demolition work must ensure that the demolition work complies with each applicable building standard.

Penalty:

(a)

for a first offence, a fine of $50 000;

(b)

for a second offence, a fine of $75 000;

(c)

for a third or subsequent offence, a fine of $100 000 and imprisonment for 12 months.

[Section 38 amended: No. 37 of 2012 s. 37.]

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