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13 Alterations or extensions of existing buildings
A person must not, as part of work performed to alter or extend an existing building, lower the standard, or impair the required operation, of an essential building service of the building if that essential building service relates to health, safety or disability access.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 75 penalty units; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 150 penalty units.