Building Regulations 2016
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20 Inspection directions
(1) A direction under section 150 , 176 or 200 of the Act is to –
(a) be in an approved form; and
(b) contain the specified information; and
(c) be given to the responsible person for the work.
(2) A responsible person who is given a direction under section 150 , 176 or 200 of the Act must comply with the direction within the period specified in the direction.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 75 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 15 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 150 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 15 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.