Dangerous Substances Act 2004

This section applies if an inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that a dangerous occurrence has happened, is happening or is about to happen at premises.

The inspector may enter the premises to investigate the dangerous occurrence, ensure the premises are safe and prevent the concealment, loss or destruction of anything reasonably relevant to the investigation of the occurrence.

For subsection (2), the inspector may enter the premises with any necessary assistance and force.

The inspector may do anything reasonably necessary for a purpose mentioned in subsection (2).

If an inspector acts under this section in the absence of a person in charge of the premises, the inspector must, when leaving the premises, leave a written notice, secured in a conspicuous place, setting out—

the inspector’s name; and

the time and date of the entry; and

the purpose of the entry; and

how to contact the inspector.

The power to enter premises under this section is additional to the powers under section 142 (General power to enter premises).