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BUILDINGS . [ 15 OF 1889. ] 1131

except for the purpose of carrying off ablution water,, and any
existing privy having such coinmunication shall have the same
completely cut off by the owner when so required by the
Surveyor General .
51. Every privy shall be provided with a moveable recep- Receptacle
tacle of non -absorbent material for the reception of filth, and in privy.
such receptacle shall have a capacity not exceeding two cubic
feet, and every privy shall also be provided with a stand or seat
fitted in such manner as shall enable the receptacle to be readily
removed and adjusted for the purpose of voiding the sare and
of cleansing the floor and sides of tlie privy.
Space in front of Buildings.
52. Every person who shall erect fronting a private lane any Space in front
view domestic building, other than a godown inhabited by such of building.
caretakers as are necessary for the protection of the property ,
shall so place the said building that along its entire frontage
there shall be an open space of at least seven and a half feet in
width, ineasured from the centre line of such lane.
New Buildings.
53. No new building shall be occupied except by a caretaker Occupation of
until such building shall have been certified by the Surveyor new building.
General or an officer deputed by him in that behalf as being in
all respects in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.
Dangerous Buildings.
54. Every owner of a building which inay be declared by Dangerous
the Surveyor General to be in a ruinous or dangerous condition building.
shall cause the same to be shored or otherwise properly secured,
and shall erect in such manner as may be directed by the
Surveyor General a proper fence or boarding for the protection
of passengers .
55. Buildings rendered dangerous by fire, wind, or other Taking down
cause, to such an extent as in the opinion of the Surveyor ofdangerous
General shall necessitate their being taken down partly or in
whole, shall be taken down by the owner thereof upon the
receipt by him of a written notice from the Surveyor General ,
specifying the time within which the work is to be done.
56. If the owner of a dangerous building cannot be found, Shoring or
or if on notice from the Surveyor General he refuses or neglects of dangerous
within the time fixed in such notice to shore or otherwise pro- building at
perly secure, or to take down such dangerous building or such cost of owner..
portion thereof as may be deemed dangerous by the Surveyor
General , such dangerous building or such portion thereof shall,