50Emergency rectification orders

50 Emergency rectification orders (1) This section applies if the registrar is satisfied a serious defect, or possible serious defect, in relation to residential building work needs to be rectified urgently to protect the health or safety of people, property or the environment.

(2) The registrar may make a rectification order (an emergency rectification order) under section 49 without giving the property developer a proposed rectification order notice. (3) An emergency rectification order must— (a) state a period not less than 24 hours in which the required rectification work must be done; and (b) contain a detailed written statement of the reasons for making the order, or a summary of reasons. (4) If a summary of reasons is provided, the registrar must give the property developer a detailed written statement of the reasons within 7 days after the day the emergency rectification order is made.