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138Building permit required before performing permit building work
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### 138 Building permit required before performing permit building work
> > (1) A person must not perform permit building work unless there is a valid building permit in force in respect of the building work.
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> > Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
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> > (2) In addition to any penalty imposed under this section, a permit authority may take any necessary action, in relation to permit building work performed other than in accordance with a building permit or an order under this Act, required to ensure the work complies with this Act.