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This Practice Note provides guidance for the Municipal Building Surveyor and Private Building Surveyor when assessing the appropriateness of temporary occupation of pre-existing buildings used as shelters for short-term emergency accommodation. It clarifies the legislative requirements and conditions that may be imposed to ensure the existing buildings, when used for short term emergency accommodation, are safe for occupants, and:
- Legislative requirements
- Fire, health, safety and access requirements
- Change of use of a building
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Category
Emergency accommodation
Document number
01
Version
3.0
Published
24 April 2023
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