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Application of provisions to additions and alterations.- (1) The provisions of this Chapter and of any regulations or bye-laws made under this Act relating to construction and re-construction of the buildings shall also be applicable to any alteration thereof or addition thereto: Provided that works of necessary repair which do not affect the position or dimensions of a building or any room in a building therein, shall not be deemed an alteration or addition for the purpose of this section. (2) If any question arises as to whether any addition or alteration is a necessary repair not affecting the position or dimensions of a building or room in a building therein, such question shall be referred to the Chief Commissioner, whose decision shall be final.