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Power to order building on fire to be destroyed

Cap. 140, s. 8 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) The Superintendent may order the destruction of any house, building or any part thereof which is on fire or which in his opinion cannot be saved from fire. (2) Every such order shall be communicated as soon as is reasonably possible to the owner of such house or building, or 6 in the absence of such owner, to the person, if any, in charge thereof. (3) No claim shall be made and no action or other proceeding shall be brought either against the Crown or any Superintendent in respect of his acting under this section, or against any other persons for anything done by them in pursuance of an order given under this section. fire.
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