441Entry to premises by authorised people

441 Entry to premises by authorised people (1) An authorised person may enter premises to undertake rectification work at the premises— (a) during business hours with the consent of an occupier; or (b) in accordance with a rectification work order. Note An occupier may consent on being asked for consent by an inspector, or after being given an intention to enter notice under s 467. (2) An authorised person who enters premises may remain at, and re-enter, the premises to undertake the rectification work during business hours, or at another time authorised by a rectification work order, whether or not the inspector remains at the premises. Note If entry is made under a rectification work order, see s 445 for re-entry to the premises.

(3) However— (a) an authorised person must not enter premises for the first time unless accompanied by an inspector; and (b) if the authorised person enters or re-enters the premises with consent under subsection (1) (a), the person must leave the premises if an occupier withdraws consent to the person being on the premises.