PART 12SCOTTISH WATER: INCIDENTAL POWERS

Taking steps43

1

Paragraphs (2) to (6) apply in relation to the exercise of the authority mentioned in regulation 42(1)(a) or (b).

2

An approved person must, if required by the occupier of the premises—

a

produce evidence of the approved person's identity (and approval); and

b

explain the nature of the authority by (as the case may be)—

i

reference to regulation 40(1); or

ii

showing a copy of the warrant.

3

An approved person may take onto the premises—

a

other persons acting under the approved person's direction;

b

such equipment as is necessary in connection with the steps that may be taken there.

4

The steps that may be taken by an approved person (or other persons acting under that person's direction) at the premises include—

a

inspecting or measuring any water found there;

b

carrying out tests on or taking samples from any soil, water or other substance found there; and

c

installing or maintaining any measuring, testing or sampling equipment for use there.

5

Except in an emergency, an approved person may enter the premises only at a reasonable time.

6

If the premises are unoccupied (or the occupier is temporarily absent), an approved person must leave them as effectively secured against entry as they were when that person entered them.

7

In paragraphs (2) to (6), “approved person” means person approved as mentioned in paragraph 42(2).

8

In paragraph (5), “an emergency” has the same meaning as it has in regulation 40(6).