Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) Sections 4.3.1 and 4.3.3 to 4.3.5B do not apply to a person if--
(a) the person carries out development or a use, other than operational work that is tidal works or building work to which section 4.3.6B applies, because of an emergency endangering--
(i) the life or health of a person; or
(ii) the structural safety of a building; and
(b) the person gives written notice of the development or use to the assessing authority as soon as practicable after starting the development or use.
(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the person is required by an enforcement notice or order to stop carrying out the development or use.