(1)  If a permit authority for a council believes that a building or temporary structure within the municipal area for the council may be a fire hazard, the permit authority –

(a) may inspect the building or temporary structure; and

(b) is to prepare a fire upgrading report on the matter.

(2)  A fire upgrading report is to state –

(a) whether or not the building or temporary structure is a fire hazard; and

(b) a program for work to overcome any fire hazard; and

(c) the prescribed period and manner in which representations may be made in respect of the report; and

(d) any other specified matter.

(3)  A permit authority may obtain information as to any matter relating to a fire upgrading report from any relevant reporting authority.