Powers of inspection and examination and to take samplesU.K.
13(1)An authorised inspector may carry out any examination or investigation necessary for the relevant purpose and, in doing so, may—U.K.
(a)take measurements and photographs, and
(b)make recordings.
(2)An authorised inspector may take and deal with samples of—
(a)any article or substance found in relevant premises, or
(b)the atmosphere in or in the vicinity of relevant premises.
(3)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—
(a)the procedure to be followed in taking any such samples, and
(b)the way in which any such samples are to be dealt with.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 8 modified (1.4.2014) by The Energy Act 2013 (Office for Nuclear Regulation) (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/469), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(2)Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(b) (with Sch. 1 paras. 6, 4)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 13 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/251, art. 4
14(1)An authorised inspector may direct that any relevant premises, or any article or substance in them, must be left undisturbed for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes of any examination or investigation necessary for the purpose of any of the relevant statutory provisions.U.K.
(2)A direction under sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)may relate to part of any relevant premises;
(b)may relate to particular aspects of any premises or article or substance.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 8 para. 14 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/251, art. 4