176Directions relating to non-compliant permit plumbing work

### 176 Directions relating to non-compliant permit plumbing work > > (1)  After inspecting permit plumbing work under [section 175](#GS175@EN) , a permit authority may direct the responsible person for the work to perform the plumbing work so that it complies with the plumbing permit issued in respect of the work. > > > (2)  A direction under [subsection (1)](#GS176@Gs1@EN) may be given orally or in writing. > > > (3)  A person who gives an oral direction under [subsection (1)](#GS176@Gs1@EN) is to confirm it in writing, to the person to whom it was given, within the prescribed period. > > > (4)  If a person fails to comply with a direction under [subsection (1)](#GS176@Gs1@EN) , the permit authority may – > > > > > > (a) issue a plumbing notice under [section 238](#GS238@EN) in respect of the work specified in the direction; and > > > > > > > (b) take any appropriate action under this Act.