Section 146: Buildings used to store food

146. Buildings used to store food (1) All buildings, except sugar factories, used for the preparation or storage of food for sale shall be— (a) constructed of such materials and kept in such condition as shall satisfy the Sanitary Authority; and (b) rat proof. (2) (a) Where a building— (i) is not constructed and maintained in the manner referred to in subsection (1); (ii) has fallen into a state of disrepair; or (iii) does not, in the opinion of the Sanitary Authority, afford sufficient protection against rat invasion by reason of the materials used in the construction of the building being defective, the Sanitary Authority may, by written notice, require the owner to effect such repairs and alterations as the notice shall prescribe within a time to be specified in the notice. (b) Where the notice under paragraph (a) is not complied with, the Sanitary Authority may— (i) enter upon the premises and effect the repairs and alterations; and (ii) recover all costs and expenses incurred from the owner. (3) Where, in the opinion of the Sanitary Authority, any food for sale within a building are insufficiently protected, the occupier of the building shall observe all written instructions and directions of the Sanitary Authority within a time to be specified in the notice for the better protection of the food.