228Maintenance of exits and paths of travel by occupiers of buildings or places of public entertainment

228 Maintenance of exits and paths of travel by occupiers of buildings or places of public entertainment The occupier of a Class 1b, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 building or place of public entertainment must ensure that— (a) all exits in the building or place; and (b) any paths of travel to exits in the building or place; and (c) any paths of travel on the allotment from exits in the building or place to a road— required to be provided in relation to that building or place are kept readily accessible, functional and clear of obstructions so that egress from the building or place is maintained. Part 16—Existing buildings Division 1—Change of use of existing buildings 229 Change of use (1) A person must not change the use of a building or place of public entertainment unless the building or place of public entertainment complies with the requirements of these Regulations applicable to the new use. (2) Despite subregulation (1), the municipal building surveyor may exempt a building or place of public entertainment from compliance with any of these Regulations applicable to the new use. (3) In deciding whether to grant an exemption under subregulation (2) the municipal building surveyor must take into account— (a) the structural adequacy of the building or place of public entertainment; and (i) the amenity of the building or place and the safety and health of people using the building or place; and (4) An exemption granted under subregulation (2) must be in the form of Form 18. (5) This regulation applies in addition to any other requirements in the Act or these Regulations that apply because of the change of use of a building or place of public entertainment.