On 20/06/2013,
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incorporating all amendments published on or before 20/06/2013.
The closest version currently available is that of 30/12/1999.
16.
—(1) An application for registration as an accredited checker shall be made in such manner and shall be accompanied by such documents and particulars as may be prescribed.
(2) No person shall be registered as an accredited checker unless he can satisfy the Commissioner of Building Control that he possesses the prescribed qualifications and practical experience .
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(3) Without prejudice to subsection (2), the Commissioner of Building Control may refuse to register as an accredited checker an applicant who is, in his opinion, not of good character and reputation or unable to carry out the duties of an accredited checker under this Act.
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(4) The Commissioner of Building Control may appoint a committee of persons to assist him in considering applications for registration as accredited checkers.
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(5) Where the Commissioner of Building Control has registered a person as an accredited checker, the Commissioner of Building Control shall issue to the person a certificate of accreditation.
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(6) The Commissioner of Building Control may cancel the registration of an accredited checker —
(a)
who is deceased;
(b)
who has contravened or failed to comply with section 18(1);
(c)
who is convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty or an offence under this Act or the building regulations;
(d)
who, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Building Control, is no longer in a position to carry out the duties of an accredited checker under this Act; or
(e)
whose name has been included in the register by fraud or misrepresentation.
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(7) The Commissioner of Building Control shall not exercise his powers under subsection (6)(b), (c), (d) or (e) unless an opportunity of being heard has been given to the accredited checker against whom the Commissioner of Building Control intends to exercise his powers.
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(8) Where the Commissioner of Building Control cancels the registration of an accredited checker under subsection (6), he shall remove the name and particulars of the person from the register of accredited checkers and cancel any certificate of accreditation issued to the person under subsection (5).
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(9) The person referred to in subsection (8) shall, within 14 days of being notified of the removal, surrender to the Commissioner of Building Control the certificate of accreditation and, if he fails to do so, he shall be guilty of an offence.
(10) Any person whose application for registration as an accredited checker is refused, or who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commissioner of Building Control under subsection (6), may, within 14 days of being notified in writing of the refusal or the decision, appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
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(11) Any person whose name has been removed from the register of accredited checkers under subsection (6)(b), (c), (d) or (e) shall, if his appeal to the Minister is allowed, be forthwith reinstated.