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(b) it is reasonable to expect the owner or occupier to comply with the requirement;

(c) the time allowed for complying with the requirement is reasonable;

(d) it is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances to make the order; and

(e) there could be substantial fire risks if the relevant building or part of a building is occupied.

8. Effect of prohibition order

(1) While a prohibition order is in force—

(a) (i) save with the permission in writing of the relevant enforcement authority, no person, other than an authorized officer in the course of his duty, shall occupy the relevant building or part of a building;

(ii) where he thinks fit, the relevant enforcement authority may, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, by notice in writing permit any person to occupy the relevant building or part of a building for the purpose of implementing measures necessary for the discharge or revocation of the prohibition order; or

(iii) any permission granted under subparagraph (ii) may be cancelled by the relevant enforcement authority at any time and for any reason; and

(b) the applicable owner and, if the owner is not the occupier, the occupier must take all practicable steps to ensure that the relevant building or part of a building is effectively secured against entry by any person other than an authorized officer or a person having a permission under paragraph (a)(ii).

(2) A prohibition order takes effect—

(a) 28 days after the date on which it is served on the owner or occupier; or

(b) if that owner or occupier appeals against the order, when the appeal is finally rejected or is withdrawn.

(3) Despite subsection (2), the District Court may, if of the opinion that in the particular circumstances it is appropriate to do so, direct a prohibition order to come into force from the date on which the order is served on the owner or occupier or from a later date that is before the end of the 28-day period referred to in subsection (2)(a).

(4) A prohibition order remains in force until it is discharged under section 12(5), is revoked under section 13 or the building or part of a building ceases to exist, whichever first occurs.