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150Directions relating to non-compliant permit building work
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### 150 Directions relating to non-compliant permit building work
> > (1) After inspecting permit building work under [section 149](#GS149@EN) , a building surveyor may direct the responsible person for the work to perform the building work so that it complies with the building permit issued in respect of the work.
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> > (2) A direction under [subsection (1)](#GS150@Gs1@EN) may be given orally or in writing.
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> > (3) A person who gives an oral direction under [subsection (1)](#GS150@Gs1@EN) is to confirm it in writing, to the person to whom it was given, within the prescribed period.
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> > (4) If a person fails to comply with a direction under [subsection (1)](#GS150@Gs1@EN) , the building surveyor may –
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> > > > (a) issue a building notice under [section 237](#GS237@EN) in respect of the work specified in the direction; and
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> > > > (b) take any other appropriate action under this Act.