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).