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a less height than nine feet. If that general definition were to apply to this section such spaces would be entirely unregu- lated unless specifically referred to. In other words, it would
be useless to fix minimum heights for storeys if it were possible
to construct spaces which would evade the section by being s0
low that they were not "storeys" within the statutory definition. The only effect of such a section would be to prohibit spaces
of heights lying between the statutory *minimum" and nine feet.
5. Sub-sections (3), (5) and (8) of section 2 of the
Ordinance embody the old provisions. The new relaxations are
contained in sub-sections (4) and (6).
6. The new section 116B provides that no space under
nine feet high "in the clear" shall be used for human habitation.
This applies to all buildings.
7. In my opinion this is an Ordinance to which His
Excellency the Governor may properly assent in the name of His
Majesty and on His behalf.
Attorney General,