Clause 17

If, in the opinion of the Director, a building is so overcrowded as to expose the occupants thereof to the risk of infection by an infectious disease, he may, by notice in writing, direct the owner or occupier of the building to abate the overcrowding or to close the building or part thereof within the time specified in the notice.

When a building or any part thereof has been directed to be closed under subsection (1), any person who enters the building or the part thereof without the permission of the Director shall be guilty of an offence.