Singapore legislation

Section 76

Premises in which steam boilers and air receivers are used

(1)

The provisions of this Act mentioned in this subsection shall apply to any premises (not being premises forming part of a factory, or premises to which the application of this Act is otherwise extended by this Part) other than private domestic premises, in which a steam boiler or air receiver is used, as if the premises were a factory and as if the person having the actual use or occupation of the premises were the occupier of a factory:

(a)

Part I;

(b)

Part II;

(c)

the provisions of Part V with respect to steam boilers, steam receivers and steam containers (including the provisions relating to the exemption of steam boilers) and air receivers so however that the owner of the boiler, receiver or container shall, instead of the person deemed to be the occupier, be responsible for any contravention of those provisions in so far as they relate to matters within his control;

(d)

the provisions of Part V as to the power of the Chief Inspector to make orders and the power of the Minister to make orders;

(e)

section 67;

(f)

the provisions of Part IX with respect to factory records, subject to such modifications as may be made by rules made by the Commissioner, and the provisions of that Part with respect to the duties of persons employed;

(g)

the provisions of Part X with respect to the powers and duties of inspectors;

(h)

Part XI; and

(i)

Part XII.

(2)

The occupier of any premises (not being premises forming part of a factory) in which a steam boiler or air receiver is intended to be taken into use in the premises shall send to the Chief Inspector a written notice containing the particulars set out in the Eighth Schedule to seek the approval of the Chief Inspector before the steam boiler or receiver is taken into use in the premises.[69

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