Section 22FO — Submission of energy efficiency improvement plan

(1)This section applies to an owner of a Type 1 building —

(a)that is subject to an MEI audit notice; and

(b)in relation to which an audit report has been prepared and submitted under section 22FN(1)(d) and (e).

(2)The owner of the Type 1 building must submit the audit report and the energy efficiency improvement plan (whether or not amended under subsection (4)) to the Commissioner of Building Control —

(a)within the period specified in the relevant MEI audit notice; and

(b)in the form and manner specified by the Commissioner of Building Control.

(3)Without affecting subsection (2), the owner may apply for the Commissioner of Building Control’s approval to reduce the energy use intensity of the Type 1 building by a lower percentage than the specified reduction for that building.

(4)Any amendments to the proposed measures in the energy efficiency improvement plan must —

(a)be made by a specified individual; and

(b)meet the specified reduction or approved reduction in energy use intensity.

(5)An application mentioned in subsection (3) —

(a)must be made in the form and manner specified by the Commissioner of Building Control; and

(b)may be made whether or not the audit report contains an assessment that it is impracticable for the Type 1 building to meet the specified reduction in energy use intensity.

(6)An owner of a Type 1 building who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $150,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction.[Act 28 of 2024 wef 30/09/2025]