Part 5Public health functions of local authorities
Disinfection etc. of premises and things
74Inspection of premises in relation to which notice served
1
This section applies where—
a
a local authority serves notice under section 73(3); and
b
the period mentioned in section 73(6)(b) expires.
2
An authorised officer may—
a
enter the premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether the steps specified in the notice have been taken;
b
on entering premises by virtue of paragraph (a), take any other person authorised by the officer and, if the officer has reasonable cause to expect any serious obstruction in obtaining access, a constable.
3
An authorised officer entitled to enter premises under subsection (2) must, if requested to do so, produce a document showing that officer’s authority.
4
An authorised officer who enters any unoccupied premises by virtue of subsection (2) must leave the premises as effectively secured against unauthorised entry as the officer found them.