(1)  An owner of premises where permit plumbing work is proposed to be performed may apply to the relevant permit authority for a certificate of likely compliance (permit plumbing work) in respect of the work.

(2)  An application under subsection (1) is to –

(a) be in an approved form; and

(b) include, or be accompanied by, such information as is specified by the Director of Building Control or the permit authority.

(3)  An application under subsection (1) may be made in respect of a stage of proposed permit plumbing work.

(4)  After receiving an application under subsection (1) , the permit authority may require the applicant to –

(a) provide further information as specified; or

(b) amend the application.

(5)  If the applicant fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (4) within the period specified by the permit authority at the time of making the requirement, the application lapses.