234Cancellation of temporary occupancy permit

234 Cancellation of temporary occupancy permit

(1)  A building surveyor, or permit authority, may cancel a temporary occupancy permit in respect of a building or temporary structure if satisfied that –

(a) a person is using, or is intending to use, the building or temporary structure for a use –

(i) other than that stated in the temporary occupancy permit; or

(ii) to which the building or structure may not be used; or

(b) a person occupying the building or temporary structure fails to comply, or is intending not to comply, with any condition of the temporary occupancy permit; or

(c) a building order or emergency order made in respect of the building, or temporary structure, has not been complied with; or

(d) building work has been, or is to be, carried out on the building or temporary structure other than in accordance with this Act; or

(e) the building or temporary structure is unsafe, unhealthy, or unfit for occupation by, or a danger to, persons.

(2)  In addition to any penalty imposed under section 233 , a temporary occupancy permit in respect of a building or temporary structure is automatically cancelled if a person is found guilty under that section in respect of the temporary occupancy permit.