243Residential premises

243 Residential premises (1) Despite anything to the contrary in this Part, an inspector must not enter or exercise search powers in relation to any part of a place used for residential purposes except in the following circumstances: (a) the occupier consents to the entry or search; (b) the place appears to have no current occupant; (c) the entry is authorised by a warrant; (d) the entry is necessary in an emergency. (2) An inspector seeking an occupier's consent to enter a place must: (a) show the inspector's identity card to the occupier; and (b) give the occupier the reasons why the entry is sought; and (c) inform the occupier that the occupier may refuse to give consent. (3) An inspector is not entitled to remain in the place if the inspector does not show the identity card to an occupier of the place.