524Immediate suspension

524 Immediate suspension

(1)  The regulator may suspend an asbestos removal licence or asbestos assessor licence on a ground referred to in regulation 520 without giving notice under regulation 522 , if satisfied that –

(a) work carried out under the licence should cease because the work may involve an imminent serious risk to the health or safety of any person; or

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

(2)  If the regulator decides to suspend a licence under this regulation –

(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 regulation 522 within 14 days after giving the notice under subregulation (2) ; and

(b) make its decision under regulation 520 .

(4)  If the regulator does not give notice under subregulation (3) , the suspension ends at the end of the 14 day period.

(5)  If the regulator gives notice under subregulation (3) , the licence remains suspended until the decision is made under regulation 520 .