16Exceptions and extensions to timing of stages of works

16 Exceptions and extensions to timing of stages of works

[Regulation 16 Inserted by S.R. 2021, No. 132, Applied:01 Jan 2022]

(1)  A time by which a stage of a process in relation to works specified in regulation 15 is to be completed does not apply –

(a) if –

(i) there is a flood, fire, natural disaster or other emergency event; and

(ii) the relevant entity is reasonably satisfied that a delay to the completion of the stage of a process in relation to works specified in that regulation is necessary, because of the diversion of resources of the entity in relation to the event; or

(b) if the relevant entity is reasonably satisfied that the entity is unable to access a location at which the works specified in that regulation are to be undertaken; or

(c) if the relevant entity is reasonably satisfied that the entity is unable to complete the stage of the process in relation to works specified in that regulation due to other works, to be carried out by a person who is not the relevant entity, not yet being carried out.

(2)  If, in order to complete a stage of a process in relation to works specified under regulation 15 , a relevant entity requires information from an applicant or retailer –

(a) the relevant entity is to request the information from the applicant or retailer as soon as practicable; and

(b) the time by which that stage of a process in relation to works specified in regulation 15 is to be completed ceases to run on and from the day on which the request is made under paragraph (a) until 5 days after the relevant entity is supplied, to the satisfaction of the relevant entity, with the information.