SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5POWERS OF ENTRY, ETC.

Exercise of powers of entry

C15

1

A power of entry conferred by or under this Schedule shall not be exercisable except—

a

with consent given by or on behalf of the occupier of the premises; or

b

under the authority of a warrant granted under paragraph 6;

so, however, that this sub-paragraph shall not apply where entry is sought in the case of emergency.

2

Any person exercising powers of entry conferred by or under this Schedule may be accompanied by such other persons as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose for which the entry is made, or for the purposes of paragraph 7.