Schedules
Schedule 2Authorised officers: investigatory powers
I11Entry to non-domestic premises without warrant
1
An authorised officer may enter any non-domestic premises which the officer has reason to believe it is necessary for the officer to enter for a relevant purpose—
a
at any reasonable time, or
b
at any time, in a situation which in the officer’s opinion is or may be dangerous.
2
The officer may be accompanied by any person, and bring anything, required for any purpose for which the officer is exercising the power of entry.
3
If the officer has reasonable cause to expect any obstruction in the exercise of any relevant power, the officer may be accompanied by a constable.
4
The officer may—
a
take measurements and photographs, and may make recordings;
b
take samples of anything.
5
The officer may seize anything if it appears to the officer—
a
to be evidence of an offence under this Act or the Building Act 1984, and
b
to be necessary to seize it to prevent the evidence being concealed, lost, altered or destroyed.