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Environment Protection Act 1997
96Entry of premises—routine inspections
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96 Entry of premises—routine inspections (1) For the purposes of ascertaining whether this Act is being complied with, an authorised officer may enter— (a) premises (other than residential premises) at any reasonable time; or (b) any premises with the consent (obtained under section 103) of the occupier or a person apparently in charge of the premises.
(2) An authorised officer may enter premises under subsection (1) with the assistance that is necessary and reasonable.