(1)  A certificate of likely compliance (permit building work) issued under this Subdivision expires 12 months from the date of issue.

(2)  Despite subsection (1) , a certificate of likely compliance (permit building work) issued under this Subdivision that is in force when submitted with an application for a building permit –

(a) is taken to form part of any building permit issued as a result of that application; and

(b) remains in force until that building permit expires or lapses.