Section 22FT — Maintenance period

(1)This section applies after the measures set out in the energy efficiency improvement plan are carried out in relation to a Type 1 building under section 22FQ.

(2)The owner of the building must —

(a)maintain the specified reduction or approved reduction in energy use intensity in relation to the building for a prescribed maintenance period; and

(b)submit a maintenance report to the Commissioner of Building Control within 3 months after the last day of the maintenance period or any longer period that the Commissioner of Building Control may allow in writing.

(3)The maintenance report mentioned in subsection (2)(b) must —

(a)state the energy use intensity of the building during the maintenance period;

(b)if the specified reduction or approved reduction in energy use intensity is not maintained during the maintenance period — contain additional measures to supplement the energy efficiency improvement plan;

(c)be prepared and signed by a specified individual; and

(d)be submitted in the form and manner specified by the Commissioner of Building Control.

(4)An owner of a Type 1 building who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (2)(b) 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]