Clause 1 of Schedule 1 to the Principal Act is amended as follows:

(a) by inserting the following paragraph after paragraph (q) in subclause (1) :

(qa) to remove debris from, or demolish, premises if, in the opinion of the authorised officer, the removal or demolition is necessary to avert an emergency, or to minimise the possibility of aggravating an emergency or the effects of an emergency;

(b) by omitting from subclause (3) "Before entering premises under subclause (1) " and substituting "Before exercising any emergency power under subclause (1) in respect of premises" .