Commentary on Sections

Schedule 10 – Commissioner’s investigation of failure to comply with standards etc

Paragraph 12 – Power of entry and inspection

400.The Commissioner, or anyone authorised to act on his or her behalf, may enter and inspect a premises if the Commissioner thinks or the authorised person thinks it is necessary for the purpose of an investigation.

401.This power does not authorise entry to a dwelling, or to any premises that are not under the control of the person being investigated, nor does it authorise entry at a particular time if that time is unreasonable.