18 (1) For the purposes of an inspection under this Act, an inspector may, (a)  require the production for inspection of documents or things, including drawings or specifications, that may be relevant to the building or any part thereof; (b)  inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the building or part thereof for the purpose of making copies or extracts; (c)  require information from any person concerning a matter related to a building or part thereof; (d)  be accompanied by a person who has special or expert knowledge in relation to a building or part thereof; (e)  alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or photographs necessary for the purposes of the inspection; and (f)  order any person to take and supply at that person’s expense such tests and samples as are specified in the order.  1992, c. 23, s. 18 (1); 1997, c. 30, Sched. B, s. 11. Samples (2) A sample taken under clause (1) (e) shall be divided into two parts, and one part shall be delivered to the person from whom the sample is taken, if, (a)  the person requests that the sample be divided at the time it is taken and provides the necessary facilities; and (b)  it is technically feasible to divide the sample. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 22. Idem (3) If an inspector takes a sample under clause (1) (e) and has not divided the sample into two parts, a copy of any report on the sample shall be given to the person from whom the sample was taken.  1992, c. 23, s. 18 (3). Receipt (4) An inspector shall provide a receipt for any document or thing removed under clause (1) (b) and shall promptly return them after the copies or extracts are made.  1992, c. 23, s. 18 (4). Evidence (5) Copies of or extracts from documents and things removed under this section and certified as being true copies of or extracts from the originals by the person who made them are admissible in evidence to the same extent as and have the same evidentiary value as the originals.  1992, c. 23, s. 18 (5). Form of order (6) The prescribed form or the form approved by the Minister must be used for an order under subsection (1).  2002, c. 9, s. 33; 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 104 (10). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 30, Sched. B, s. 11 - 06/04/1998 2002, c. 9, s. 33 - 01/07/2005 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 104 (10) - 25/07/2007 2017, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 22 - 14/12/2017 18.1 Repealed:  2002, c. 9, s. 34. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Act is amended by adding the following section: (See: 2017, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 23) Administrative penalties, imposed by inspector 18.1 (1) If an inspector is satisfied that a person is contravening or not complying with or has contravened or failed to comply with any of the following, the inspector may, by order, impose an administrative penalty on the person in accordance with this section and the building code: 1.  A provision of this Act as may be prescribed. 2.  A provision of the building code as may be prescribed. 3.  An order, direction or other requirement made under this Act as may be prescribed. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 23. Same (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a provision of this Act, a provision of the building code or an order, direction or other requirement described in section 15.13.1. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 30, Sched. B, s. 12 - 06/04/1998 2002, c. 9, s. 34 - 01/09/2003 2017, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 23 - not in force