151Application for exemption assessment

151 Application for exemption assessment (1) A person may apply to a works assessor or building surveyor (the exemption assessor) for an assessment of whether a development is an exempt development (an exemption assessment). Note Applying for an exemption assessment is not a requirement of the development approval or building approval process (see s 150 and Building Act 2004, s 14A). If a person believes that a development is an exempt development, the person need not apply for an exemption assessment from a works assessor or building surveyor. (2) An application must be— (a) in writing submitted by the applicant; and (b) approved in writing by any other prescribed person; and (c) accompanied by information, plans and other documents prescribed by regulation. (3) The application may relate to development that is to be undertaken or has been undertaken. building surveyor—see the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, section 9. works assessor—see the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, section 14A.