Delegation of powers

What types of building changes do these regulations apply to?

What does the Commissioner have the power to do?

Are existing buildings with lawful use or occupancy required to be removed or altered?

What is the role of the State Government in case of questions or disputes regarding interpretation of the regulations?

Who can the Commissioner delegate their powers or functions to?

What can the Commissioner permit in specific cases where a hardship is caused?

These regulations apply to all development, construction, and changes of occupancy of a building.
If a building is demolished or altered, the regulations apply only to the extent of the work involved.
Reconstruction of a building that has been demolished due to fire, natural collapse, or declared unsafe is allowed.
Existing buildings with lawful use or occupancy are not required to be removed, altered, or abandoned unless they are deemed unsafe by the Commissioner.
The present tense includes the future tense, and the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter genders.
The clear dimensions of rooms and spaces within buildings are specified, unless otherwise noted.
Any questions or disputes regarding interpretation of the regulations may be referred to the State Government for a final decision.
The Commissioner may delegate their powers or functions to any municipal official under their control.
The Commissioner may modify the limit of a zone, authorize building or premises use for public service purposes, decide on matters where there is an error in any order or determination, and interpret provisions where street layout varies.
The Commissioner may permit modification of dimensions prescribed by the regulations in specific cases where a hardship is caused, except those relating to floor space indices.

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