1984 Ed.]
Building (Planning) Regulations
CAP. 123
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(2) Such space of 3 m shall be kept clear.
53. (1) Notwithstanding regulation 51, every contractor shall-
(a) submit an application, in the prescribed form, to the Building Authority for permission to erect contractor's sheds (other than sheds in contractors yards) during the execution of building works;
(b) supply information regarding the situation, dimensions, construction, the length of time for which such contractor's sheds are required and their intended use; and if intended for habitation, the number of persons to be accommodated shall be stated.
(2) Every permit issued by the Building Authority under this regulation shall be in the prescribed form.
(3) The floor of every contractor's shed which is intended for habitation, shall be properly concreted or raised at least 1 m above ground level.
54. Every contractor carrying out building works shall provide-
(a) adequate kitchens and latrines for the use of the workmen employed on such works; and
(b) for the disposal of drainage, which shall be into a public drain or sewer where the same exists on or near a site.
55. Where any contractor's shed is erected near to any live wire or cable, the contractor shall arrange with the owners of such wire or cable, to take the necessary precautions to render safe such wire or cable.
56. (1) Where any contractor fails to comply with the provisions of regulations 53 to 55 or causes damage to Government property in the erection and maintenance of such contractor's shed, the Building Authority may cause to be erected and maintained such contractor's shed as he may deem necessary and may make good any such damage.
(2) The Building Authority may recover the cost of such work from the contractor.
57. The Building Authority may require any contractor, to whom a permit is issued to erect temporary sheds, to make a deposit in the Treasury of a sum not exceeding $500 in respect of each shed as security for the fulfilment of all obligations of the permittee. The amount of the deposit shall be fixed by the Building Authority who shall consider the circumstances of each particular case.
58. The Building Authority may cancel any permit to erect a temporary building if the permittee-
Contractor's sheds.
Form 33.
G.N.A. 83/59.
Form 34.
L.N. 294/76.
Kitchens, latrines and drainage required.
Live wire or cable to be made safe.
Building Authority may erect sheds.
Deposit of security.
Cancellation of permit.
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