34.—(1) An enforcement officer may enter premises, if the officer—
(a)has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a requirement imposed by these Regulations is being, has been or is about to be contravened on the premises, and
(b)considers it necessary to enter the premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether the requirement is being, has been or is about to be contravened.
(2) An enforcement officer entering premises in accordance with paragraph (1) may take such other persons, equipment and materials onto the premises as appears to the officer to be appropriate.
(3) An enforcement officer entering premises in accordance with paragraph (1)—
(a)if asked by a person on the premises, must show evidence of the officer's identity and outline the purpose for which the power is exercised;
(b)if the premises are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent, must leave the premises as effectively secured against unauthorised entry as when the officer found them.
(4) An enforcement officer may enter premises which are wholly or mainly used as a private dwelling only if the enforcement officer is a constable.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 34 in force at 20.12.2020, see reg. 1(3)