221Refusing application for occupancy permit

221 Refusing application for occupancy permit

(1)  A building surveyor –

(a) is to refuse an application for an occupancy permit in respect of a building if the building surveyor is not satisfied of any of the matters specified in section 220(1) ; and

(b) may refuse to grant an application for an occupancy permit if he or she considers the refusal to be reasonable in the circumstances.

(2)  A building surveyor, by notice in writing within the prescribed period, is to notify an applicant of –

(a) the refusal to grant the application; and

(b) the reasons for that refusal; and

(c) the right of appeal under this Act in respect of the refusal.