100Emergency orders

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

Building Act 1993 98 (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.