29Person must not act as building surveyor

### 29 Person must not act as building surveyor > > (1)  A person must not perform any of the functions, or exercise any of the powers, of a building surveyor under this Act in respect of work unless he or she – > > > > > > (a) is engaged, by the owner of premises where the work is being performed, to perform the functions, or exercise the powers, of a building surveyor in respect of the work; or > > > > > > > (b) is acting in accordance with a notice of the Minister under [section 28(4)](#GS28@Gs4@EN) . > > > > Penalty:  In the case of – > > > > > > (a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or > > > > > > > (b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units. > > > (2)  A person engaged as a building surveyor under this Act must not perform any of the functions, or exercise any of the powers, of a building surveyor under this Act that he or she is not authorised to perform or exercise under the [Occupational Licensing Act 2005](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-047) . > > > > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 250 penalty units.