Building Act 2016
218Form of application for occupancy permit
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218 Form of application for occupancy permit
(1) An application for an occupancy permit is to be –
(a) in an approved form; and
(b) accompanied by any documents and information the building surveyor requires.
(2) The building surveyor may require an applicant, within the prescribed period –
(a) to provide additional information and documents; and
(b) to amend the application.
(3) If an applicant fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (2) within the prescribed period, the building surveyor may treat the application as having lapsed.