Enforcement
11Power of entry: other circumstances requiring warrant
1
A justice of the peace may issue a warrant authorising an authorised officer of a local authority to enter premises, other than residential premises, by force if necessary, if satisfied on sworn information in writing that—
a
there are reasonable grounds for believing that an offence under section 5 has been committed in the area of the local authority,
b
it is necessary to enter the premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether such an offence has been committed, and
c
a requirement set out in subsection (2) or (3) is met.
2
The requirement is that—
a
a request to enter the premises has been, or is likely to be, refused, and
b
notice of intention to apply for a warrant under this section has been given to the occupier, or to a person who reasonably appears to the local authority to be concerned in the management of the premises.
3
The requirement is that requesting to enter the premises, or the giving of notice of intention to apply for a warrant under this section, is likely to defeat the purpose of the entry.
4
The warrant continues in force until the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which it was issued.