Section 9

Where the Director is of the opinion that in any premises there are obstructions or other impediments in any door, means of escape or fire escape which will render the escape by persons in those premises difficult in case of a fire, the Director may by notice in writing require the occupier of the premises to remove the obstructions or impediments within the time specified in the notice.

If the notice is not complied with, the Director may, at any time after the expiration of the time so specified, cause the obstructions or impediments to be removed and any costs and expenses reasonably incurred in so doing shall constitute a debt due from the occupier of the premises to the Government and shall be recoverable as such.