Singapore legislation

Clause 7

of Civil Defence Shelter Bill

Clause 7

Commissioner may designate part of building as improvised shelter

(1)

If, during the period in which this Part is in operation, the Commissioner is satisfied that any part of any building is suitable for use as a shelter, he may designate such part of the building as an improvised shelter and shall inform the owner or occupier of the building or part thereof of such designation.

(2)

Any part of any building which has been designated by the Commissioner as an improvised shelter pursuant to subsection (1) shall cease to be an improvised shelter when this Part ceases to be in operation, unless the designation is sooner revoked by the Commissioner.