8Permits to install, routinely service or repair fire protection equipment

8 Permits to install, routinely service or repair fire protection equipment

(1)  The Chief Officer may issue a permit authorising its holder to do a restricted activity or any combination of restricted activities.

(2)  A permit may be issued to any person who, in the reasonable opinion of the Chief Officer, has relevant competence in the restricted activity or activities to which the permit relates.

(3)  A permit may be issued unconditionally or on conditions.

(4)  A permit may be issued –

(a) on the Chief Officer’s own initiative, either for a specific undertaking or otherwise; or

(b) on application.

(5)  An application is to be –

(a) in a form approved by the Chief Officer; and

(b) supported by the evidence or information that the Chief Officer requires, either at the time of lodgement or subsequently.

(6)  The Chief Officer may –

(a) approve an application; or

(b) refuse an application.

(7)  If subregulation (6)(a) applies, the Chief Officer is to issue the permit.

(8)  If subregulation (6)(b) applies, the Chief Officer is to notify the applicant of –

(a) the refusal; and

(b) the reason for the refusal; and

(c) the applicant’s right of review under regulation 13 .

(9)  A permit is to –

(a) be in a form approved by the Chief Officer; and

(b) specify –

(i) which restricted activity or activities it authorises its holder to do; and