(1)  A council of a municipal area, as far as is reasonably practicable, is to –

(a) ensure that the owners of property are informed of their duties under this Act –

(i) in relation to any building work, plumbing work or demolition work; and

(ii) in maintaining and using a building; and

(b) make itself aware of –

(i) building work, plumbing work or demolition work being performed in the municipal area; and

(ii) the use and occupation of buildings in its municipal area; and

(c) if applicable, ensure proceedings are instituted against any person or body failing to comply with this Act; and

(d) enforce an order issued by a building surveyor, if appropriate to do so.

(2)  The general manager of a council may, at all reasonable times, enter any premises or land where there is a building, temporary structure, building work, plumbing work or demolition work, if necessary to perform a function or exercise a power under this Act.