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The provisions of this Chapter and the rules and the regulations made thereunder relating to erection of buildings shall not apply to necessary repairs not involving any of the works which constitute a material addition or alteration. Explanation.—An addition to, or alteration of, a building shall be deemed to be material if it— (a) increases or diminishes the height of the area covered by, or affects the cubical contents of, the building or any part thereof; or (b) affects or is likely to affect prejudicially the stability and safety of building in respect of sewerage, drainage, ventilation, and environmental safety; or (c) converts the building or any part thereof from one "occupancy" or "use" to another "occupancy" or "use"; or (d) is an addition or alteration as defined in the rules and the regulations made under this Chapter. 304 The West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993. XXII of 19931 (Part V.—Regulatory Jurisdiction.—Chapter X1V.—Building.— Sections 217, 218.)