52.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) below, a United Kingdom competent body may, in exercising its functions—
(a)arrange for some other person to carry out any test, assessment or inspection on its behalf; or
(b)require the applicant to satisfy another person with respect to any matter at the applicant’s expense.
(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) above authorises a United Kingdom competent body to rely on the opinion of another person with regard to whether any relevant apparatus conforms with the protection requirements.
(3) Nothing in these Regulations shall preclude a person referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (b) above from charging any fee in respect of any work undertaken by him in pursuance of those sub-paragraphs.