32Functions of inspectors

32 Functions of inspectors

32 Functions of inspectors

(1) The functions of an inspector under this section may be exercised only—

(a) if a declaration of an energy supply emergency is in force under section 24, and

(b) for the form of energy specified in the declaration.

(2) An inspector may—

(a) enter and inspect any land or place on, in or from which a form of energy or energy resource is or may reasonably be believed by the inspector to be extracted, developed, produced, provided, supplied, stored, transported, distributed or utilised,

(b) inspect and test any plant or equipment on or in any such land or place, being plant or equipment which is or may reasonably be believed by the inspector to be used for or in connection with the extraction, development, production, provision, supply, storage, transportation, distribution or utilisation of a form of energy or energy resource,

(c) conduct such tests as the inspector considers appropriate to determine any matter relating to the extraction, development, production, provision, supply, storage, transportation, distribution or utilisation of a form of energy or energy resource,

(d) take samples of a form of energy or energy resource or any substance used in connection with the extraction, development, production, provision, supply, storage, transportation, distribution or utilisation of a form of energy or energy resource,

(e) require any person on any such land or place to produce any accounts, records, books or other documents relating to the extraction, development, production, provision, supply, storage, transportation, distribution or utilisation of a form of energy or energy resource,

(f) take copies of, or extracts or notes from, any such accounts, records, books or other documents,

(g) require any person on any such land or place to answer questions or otherwise furnish information relating to the extraction, development, production, provision, supply, storage, transportation, distribution or utilisation of a form of energy or energy resource on, in or from the land or place, and

(h) require the owner or occupier of any such land or place to provide the inspector with such assistance and facilities as are reasonably necessary to enable the inspector to exercise the inspector’s functions under this section.