13Duration of building permit

13 Duration of building permit (1) A building permit is valid for a period of 2 years commencing from the date on which it is granted. (2) The time referred to in subregulation (1) may be extended if an application for that purpose is made to the building certifier before the expiration of the time for which the building permit is valid. (3) Any extension of time granted under subregulation (2) must be notified to the Director and the notification must include the reasons for which the extension is granted. (4) If a building permit lapses solely because of a prescribed event, and the person granted the permit makes an application under section 73C of the Act, the time referred to in subregulation (1) is taken to have been extended for a period decided by the Director and notified to the applicant during consideration of the application.