176Damage etc to be minimised

176 Damage etc to be minimised (1) In the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this chapter, an inspector must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the inspector, and any person assisting, causes as little inconvenience, detriment and damage as is practicable. (2) If an inspector, or a person assisting, damages anything in the exercise or purported exercise of a function under this chapter, the inspector must give written notice of particulars of the damage to the person whom the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, is the owner of the thing. (3) If the damage happens at premises entered under this chapter in the absence of a person in charge of the premises, the notice may be given by leaving it secured in a conspicuous place at the premises.