Building Act 2011
Part 8Enforcement
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Part 8 — Enforcement
Division 1 — Preliminary
- Terms used 81
Division 2 — Authorised persons
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Term used: designating permit authority 82
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Authorised persons 82
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Identity cards 83
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Production or display of identity card 83
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Limitation on powers of authorised person 84
Division 3 — Powers of authorised persons
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Entry powers 84
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Powers after entry for compliance purposes 85
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Obtaining information and documents 87
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Use of force and assistance 88
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Directions generally 89
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Obstruction of authorised persons etc. 89
Division 4 — Entry warrants
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Entry warrant to enter place 89
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Issue of warrant 90
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Effect of entry warrant 91
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Execution of warrant 91
Division 5 — Building orders
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Building orders 91
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Notice of proposed building order other than building order (emergency) 92
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Content of building order 92
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Limitation on effect of building order 94
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Service of building order 95
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Compliance with building order 95
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Obstruction in relation to building order 96
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Revocation of building order 96
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Permit authority may give effect to building order if non‑compliance 96