(1)  A permit authority may refuse an application for a plumbing permit under section 165 if the permit authority considers the refusal to be reasonable in the circumstances.

(2)  A permit authority must refuse an application for a plumbing permit under section 165 if the permit authority is satisfied that –

(a) the proposed permit plumbing work will not comply with this Act; or

(b) all appropriate protection work has not been, or will not be, performed in respect of the work; or

(c) the proposed permit plumbing work will not be performed by a licensed plumber; or

(d) the responsible person for the work does not meet the requirements of section 5 .

(3)  If a permit authority refuses an application for a plumbing permit under section 165 , the permit authority must notify the applicant in writing of –

(a) the refusal of the application; and

(b) the reason for the refusal of the application; and

(c) the right of appeal under this Act in respect of the decision to refuse the application.