(1) In the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this part, an inspector must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the inspector, and any person assisting, causes as little inconvenience, detriment and damage as is practicable.
(2) If an inspector, or a person assisting, damages anything in the exercise or purported exercise of a function under this part, the inspector must give written notice of particulars of the damage to the person the inspector believes on reasonable grounds is the owner of the thing.
(3) If the damage happens at premises entered under this part in the absence of the occupier of the premises, the notice may be given by leaving it, secured conspicuously, at the premises.