(1)  In considering an application for an occupancy permit, the building surveyor is to take into account –

(a) if a required report has been provided under section 219 in respect of the application, the required report; and

(b) the documentation provided with the application; and

(c) the building's suitability for occupation for its intended use; and

(d) whether adequate provision has been made for smoke alarms, sanitation and water supply within the building; and

(e) any prescribed documents or matters.

(2)  If the building surveyor grants an application for an occupancy permit, the building surveyor is not required to implement anything contained in a required report provided under section 219 in respect of the application.

(3)  If the building surveyor does not implement anything contained in the required report, the building surveyor is to –

(a) notify the reporting authority; and

(b) provide the reporting authority with –

(i) a copy of the occupancy permit; and

(ii) the reasons for not implementing anything contained in the report.

(4)  If a required report was provided as part of an application for an occupancy permit and the application is granted, the building surveyor is to provide a copy of the occupancy permit for the building to the reporting authority that provided the report.