SCHEDULEInspections
Exercise of powers of entry
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1
Before exercising a power of entry, an inspector must, if requested to do so by a person on the premises—
a
produce evidence of the inspector's identity, and
b
outline the purpose for which the power is exercised.
2
Where an inspector enters premises under a warrant issued under paragraph 3, the inspector must also—
a
produce a copy of the warrant, and
b
supply the occupier (if present), or any other person appearing to the inspector to be in charge of the premises, with a copy of the warrant.
3
If neither the occupier nor any other person appearing to the inspector to be in charge of the premises is present, the inspector must leave a copy of the warrant in a prominent place on the premises.
5
An inspector exercising a power of entry must do so at a reasonable hour unless it appears to the inspector that the purpose of entry would be frustrated by entry at a reasonable hour.
6
An inspector exercising a power of entry may—
a
if necessary, use reasonable force to enter the premises;
b
take up to two other persons on to the premises;
c
take such equipment and materials on to the premises as appear to the inspector to be appropriate.