Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(1) The task force may arrange with the chief executive to use inspectors to assist the task force with the analysis.
(2) For the analysis, an inspector may—
(a) at any reasonable time, enter any premises; and
(b) examine anything at the premises; and
(c) take samples of anything at the premises that the inspector suspects on reasonable grounds may contain asbestos, without complying with part 6.7 (Taking and analysis of samples).
Note At premises includes in or on the premises (see dict).
(3) In exercising a function under subsection (2) (b) or (c), an inspector must comply with—
(a) any standards under the building code about the handling of asbestos; and
(b) any relevant rules or guidelines published by Standards Australia about the handling of asbestos.
(4) An inspector who enters premises under subsection (2) is taken to have entered the premises under chapter 7 (Enforcement powers) and to be exercising functions under that chapter.
Note The provisions of ch 7 that apply in relation to an inspector include the following:
• s 143 (Production of identity card)
• s 176 (Damage etc to be minimised)
• s 177 (Compensation to be paid in certain circumstances).