(1)  An owner of premises where permit demolition work is proposed to be performed may apply to the building surveyor, engaged in respect of the permit demolition work, for a certificate of likely compliance (permit demolition 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 building surveyor.

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

(4)  After receiving an application under subsection (1) , the building surveyor 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 building surveyor at the time of making the requirement, the application lapses.