Singapore legislation
Section 14
Section 14
Power to prohibit use of combustible materials, fuel burning equipment or industrial plants in designated areas
(1)
The Agency may, with the approval of the Minister, by order in the Gazette —
prohibit or restrict the use of any or any class of combustible material, fuel burning equipment or industrial plant as may be specified in the order; or
prohibit or restrict the burning of any or any class of material as may be specified in the order,within such area or premises as may be designated and at such times as may be specified in the order.
(2)
Any occupier or owner of any premises or any other person who contravenes an order made under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.
(3)
If, in any proceedings for a contravention or non‑compliance of an order made under subsection (1), it is shown that any combustible material, fuel burning equipment or industrial plant was found or that the burning of any material was carried out in or on any premises, it is presumed, until the contrary is proved, that —
the combustible material, fuel burning equipment or industrial plant was used; or
the burning of any material was carried out,by the occupier of the premises, other than a principal contractor to which section 35 applies.