18Inspections and investigations

#### 18 Inspections and investigations 18 Inspections and investigations > For the purpose of conducting an initial compliance investigation, a person authorised to enter premises under this Division may— > > > (a) inspect the premises and any food, vehicle, article, matter or thing on the premises, and > > > (b) for the purpose of an inspection— > > > > > (i) open any ground and remove any flooring and take such measures as may be necessary to ascertain the character and condition of the premises and of any pipe, sewer, drain, wire or fitting, and > > > > > (ii) require the opening, cutting into or pulling down of any work if the person authorised has reason to believe or suspect that anything on the premises has been done in contravention of the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030) or the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203) (or the regulations or other instruments under those Acts), and > > > (c) take measurements, make surveys and take levels and, for those purposes, dig trenches, break up the soil and set up any posts, stakes or marks, and > > > (d) require any person at those premises to answer questions or otherwise furnish information in relation to the matter the subject of the inspection or investigation, and > > > (e) take samples or photographs in connection with any inspection.