143ZCImmediate suspension

143ZC Immediate suspension

143ZC Immediate suspension

(1) The regulator may suspend a demolition licence on a ground mentioned in section 143Y without giving notice under section 143ZA if satisfied—

(a) the work carried out under the licence should stop because it may involve an imminent serious risk to the health or safety of a person, or

(b) a corresponding demolition regulator has, under this section as applying in the corresponding jurisdiction, suspended an equivalent licence held by the licence holder.

(2) If the regulator decides to suspend a licence under this section—

(a) the regulator must give the licence holder written notice of the suspension and the reasons for the suspension, and

(b) the suspension of the licence takes effect on the giving of the notice.

(3) The regulator must then—

(a) give notice under section 143ZA within 14 days after giving the notice under subsection (2), and

(b) make a decision under section 143Y.

(4) If the regulator does not give the notice under section 143ZA as required by subsection (3), the suspension ends at the end of the 14-day period.

(5) If the regulator gives notice under section 143ZA as required by subsection (3), the licence remains suspended until a decision is made under section 143Y.