BUILDING ACT 2004 - SECT 133 Power to authorise required work

BUILDING ACT 2004 - SECT 133

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a notice has been issued under part 4 (Stop and other notices and demolition orders); and

        (b)     the notice has not been complied with.

    (2)     The construction occupations registrar may, in writing, authorise a building inspector to—

        (a)     enter premises where the building work mentioned in the notice has been, is being or should have been carried out; and

        (b)     carry out the building work mentioned in the notice.

    (3)     The construction occupations registrar may, in writing, authorise a person to assist a building inspector who is authorised to act under subsection (2).

    (4)     A written authority may only be given if the construction occupations registrar believes on reasonable grounds that the person authorised has the necessary skills and qualifications to act under this section.