This section applies where the regulator suspects that a registered provider may be failing to maintain premises in accordance with standards under section 193.

The regulator may arrange for a survey of the condition of the premises by an authorised person.

In F1this section and in sections 199A to 200, “authorised person” means a member of the regulator's staff, or another person, authorised in writing by the regulator for the purposes F2of the section concerned.

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After carrying out a survey an authorised person must produce a written report.

The regulator must give the registered provider a copy of the report.

Arrangements for a person other than a member of the regulator’s staff to carry out a survey may include provision about payments.