53 Effect of initial notice ceasing to be in force

53  Effect of initial notice ceasing to be in force

(1)     This section applies where an initial notice ceases to be in force by virtue of section 47(4)(b)(i) or (ii) above.

(2)     Building regulations may provide that, if—

(a)     a plans certificate was given before the day on which the initial notice ceased to be in force, [and]

(b)     that certificate was accepted by the local authority (before, on or after that day), . . .

(c)     . . .

then, with respect to the work specified in the certificate, such of the functions of a local authority referred to in section 48(1) above as may be prescribed for the purposes of this subsection either are not exercisable only in prescribed circumstances.

(3)     If, before the day on which the initial notice ceased to be in force, a final certificate—

(a)     was given in respect of part of the work [to which the initial notice relates], and

(b)     was accepted by the local authority (before, on or after that day),

the fact that the initial notice has ceased to be in force does not affect the continuing operation of section 51(3) above in relation to that part of the work.

(4)     Notwithstanding anything

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