Singapore legislation
Clause 39
Clause 39
Buildings built after 1st January, 1888, to have drains constructed under the orders of the Director
(1)
If any building erected or in greater part re-built after the 1st day of January, 1888, has such means of drainage as in section 38 of this Ordinance mentioned existing within one hundred feet thereof, the owner shall make a drain leading thereto from the site of such house or building of such materials, of such size, at such level and with such fall as the Director may direct.
(2)
If such owner neglects to do so within a reasonable time, a Magistrate’s Court on the application of the Director may make a mandatory order requiring the owner to do so.