Singapore legislation
Clause 16
Clause 16
Registration of accredited checkers
(1)
An application for registration as an accredited checker shall be made in such manner and shall be accompanied by such documents and particulars as may be prescribed.
(2)
No person shall be registered as an accredited checker unless he can satisfy the Building Authority that he possesses the prescribed qualifications and practical experience.
(3)
Without prejudice to subsection (2), the Building Authority may refuse to register as an accredited checker an applicant who is, in his opinion, not of good character and reputation or unable to carry out the duties of an accredited checker under this Act.
(4)
The Building Authority may appoint a committee of persons to assist him in considering applications for registration as accredited checkers.
(5)
Where the Building Authority has registered a person as an accredited checker, the Building Authority shall issue to the person a certificate of accreditation.
(6)
The Building Authority may cancel the registration of an accredited checker —
who is deceased;
who has contravened or failed to comply with section 17(1);
who is convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty or an offence under this Act or the building regulations;
who, in the opinion of the Building Authority, is no longer in a position to carry out the duties of an accredited checker under this Act; or
whose name has been included in the register by fraud or misrepresentation,except that the Building Authority shall not exercise his powers under paragraph (b), (c), (d) or (e) unless an opportunity of being heard has been given to the accredited checker against whom the Building Authority intends to exercise his powers.
(7)
Where the Building Authority cancels the registration of an accredited checker under subsection (6), he shall remove the name and particulars of the person from the register of accredited checkers and cancel any certificate of accreditation issued to the person pursuant to subsection (5) and the person shall, within 14 days of being notified of the removal, surrender to the Building Authority the certificate of accreditation and, if the person fails to do so, he shall be guilty of an offence.
(8)
Any person whose application for registration as an accredited checker is refused, or who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Building Authority under subsection (6), may, within 14 days of being notified in writing of the refusal or the decision, appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
(9)
Any person whose name has been removed from the register of accredited checkers under subsection (6)(b), (c), (d) or (e) shall, if his appeal to the Minister is allowed, be forthwith reinstated.