229Temporary occupancy of existing building

### 229 Temporary occupancy of existing building > > (1)  A person must not occupy an existing building, that is a building in respect of which an occupancy permit has been issued, for a use that is not covered by that occupancy permit, unless – > > > > > > (a) a temporary occupancy permit is in force in respect of the building for that use; or > > > > > > > (b) the Building Regulations provide that a temporary occupancy permit is not required for that building as it is, or is intended to be, occupied. > > > > Penalty:  In the case of – > > > > > > (a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or > > > > > > > (b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units. > > > (2)  A person must not occupy an existing building for a use for which an occupancy permit is unable to be issued, unless – > > > > > > (a) a temporary occupancy permit is in force in respect of that building; or > > > > > > > (b) the Director of Building Control has made a determination that a temporary occupancy permit is not required for that building, or a class of buildings, as it is, or is intended to be, occupied. > > > > Penalty:  In the case of – > > > > > > (a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or > > > > > > > (b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.