98. Building or structure over gas main or gas service pipe prohibited
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gas main
“gas main” means any pipe vested in and belonging to and under the control of a public gas licensee and used for the conveyance of gas but does not include a gas service pipe;
Any owner or occupier whose premises is found to have any building or structure built, erected or constructed over an existing gas main or gas service pipe shall have the main or service pipe relocated or diverted away by the public gas licensee from under the building or structure at the expense of the owner or occupier.
occupier
“occupier” means the person in occupation of any premises and includes the person having the charge, management or control of the premises either on his own account or as agent of another person, but does not include a lodger;
Any person who fails to comply with or contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.