Singapore legislation

Section 15

of Civil Defence Shelter Act 1997

Section 15

Powers of entry

(1)

The Commissioner or any authorised person on producing, if so required, evidence of his or her authority has a right to enter and inspect, at all reasonable hours —

(a)

any building or part thereof for the purpose of ascertaining whether any part of the building is suitable or required for use as an improvised shelter;

(b)

any building or part thereof in which a shelter is being constructed for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is or has been any contravention of any of the provisions of this Act, the regulations or any specifications; and

(c)

any shelter for the purpose of —

(i)

ascertaining whether there is or has been any contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or the regulations;

(ii)

ensuring that the shelter is suitable for use as such; or

(iii)

performing the duties or exercising the powers of the Commissioner under this Act, the regulations or any other written law.

(2)

For the purpose of subsection (1)(a), the Commissioner or authorised person may require the owner or occupier of the building or part thereof being inspected to —

(a)

produce to the Commissioner or authorised person for inspection; or

(b)

supply the Commissioner or authorised person with copies of,any plans, records and other documents relating to the building or part thereof being inspected as may be in the possession, custody or control of the owner or occupier, either forthwith or at such time and place as may be specified by the Commissioner or authorised person.

(3)

The Commissioner or any authorised person must not exercise the right of entry conferred by subsection (1)(a) unless at least 24 hours’ notice of the intended entry has been given to the owner or occupier of the building or part thereof to be inspected.

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