s 22FU Directions if reduction in energy use intensity, etc., not maintained during maintenance period
22FU.—(1) This section applies if the specified reduction or approved reduction in energy use intensity for an energy-intensive building is not achieved and maintained during the maintenance period mentioned in section 22FT(2)(a). (2) The Commissioner of Building Control may issue a written direction to an owner of the building for the purpose of ensuring that the specified reduction or approved reduction in energy use intensity is achieved and maintained. (3) The written direction may direct the owner of the building to do any one or more of the following, within the period specified in the direction or any longer period that the Commissioner of Building Control may allow in writing:(a) ensure that a specified individual prepares a supplemental report to supplement the energy efficiency improvement plan submitted with additional measures to be carried out in relation to the building; (b) carry out or ensure the carrying out of either or both of the following additional measures:(i) the additional measures supplemented under paragraph (a); (ii) the additional measures supplemented under section 22FT(3)(b); (c) submit one or more reports on the energy use intensity of the building that are prepared and signed by a specified individual, to confirm that the specified reduction or approved reduction in energy use intensity is achieved and maintained. (4) An owner of an energy-intensive building who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a written direction mentioned in 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]