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Building Act 1993
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100 Emergency orders
(1) Where in the opinion of the Director it is necessary to do so
because of a threat to life arising out of:
(a) the condition or use of; or
(b) the conduct, or proposed conduct, of a public assembly in;
a building, place or temporary structure, the Director may, in writing,
make an emergency order.
(2) An emergency order made under subsection (1) may require the
owner of a building, place or temporary structure, or the owner's
agent:
(a) to evacuate the building, place or temporary structure or a
specified part of it; or
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(b) not to conduct or promote, or allow the conduct or promotion,
of a public assembly on or in the building, place or temporary
structure or a specified part of it, or to immediately cease to
conduct or promote such a public assembly; or
(c) to stop work or to carry out building work or other work; or
(d) to comply with such directions as are specified in the order.
(3) An emergency order made under subsection (1) also may prohibit:
(a) the occupation of a building, place or temporary structure; or
(b) the use of a building, place or temporary structure or a
specified part of it, for the purpose of a public assembly.