Section 124 — Building Act 2004: Powers of territorial authorities in respect of dangerous, earthquake-prone, or insanitary buildings

124 Powers of territorial authorities in respect of dangerous, earthquake-prone, or insanitary buildings (1) If a territorial authority is satisfied that a building is dangerous, earthquake prone, or insanitary, the territorial authority may— (a) put up a hoarding or fence to prevent people from approaching the building nearer than is safe: (b) attach in a prominent place on, or adjacent to, the building a notice that warns people not to approach the building: (c) give written notice requiring work to be carried out on the building, within a time stated in the notice (which must not be less than 10 days after the notice is given under section 125 ), to— (i) reduce or remove the danger; or (ii) prevent the building from remaining insanitary. (2) This section does not limit the powers of a territorial authority under this Part. (3) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a notice given under subsection (1)(c) . (4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable to a fine not exceeding $200,000. Compare: 1991 No 150 s 65(1), (2)