Singapore legislation
Regulation 16
Regulation 16
Demolition of temporary building
Subregulation 1
Where —
the preliminary approval granted in respect of a temporary building lapses or is revoked; or
the permit in respect of the temporary building expires or is revoked,the owner of the temporary building must —
demolish the temporary building within 14 days after the lapsing or revocation of the preliminary approval or expiry or revocation of the permit; and
notify the Commissioner of Building Control of the demolition within 7 days after the temporary building is demolished.
Subregulation 2
Despite paragraph (1), the Commissioner of Building Control may order the owner of the temporary building or the owner of the premises on which a temporary building is erected to demolish the temporary building within such period, which may be longer or shorter than the period mentioned in paragraph (1)(c), as the Commissioner of Building Control may specify if —
the preliminary approval has lapsed or has been revoked;
the permit has expired or has been revoked; or
the temporary building has been erected in contravention of these Regulations.
Subregulation 3
The person ordered by the Commissioner of Building Control to demolish a temporary building under paragraph (2) must notify the Commissioner of Building Control of the completion of the demolition no later than 7 days after the temporary building is demolished.
Subregulation 4
A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (3) or any order issued under paragraph (2) shall be guilty of an offence.