Paragraph 2
(1)
Subject to sub-paragraph (2), where an inspection is delayed or is disrupted during its course, or a visit to carry out an inspection is abortive, a fee calculated at the standard hourly rate for the delay caused or time wasted is chargeable.
(2)
The fee mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) is not chargeable where—
(a)
the delay or time wasted is less than one hour in total or is due to circumstances over which the applicant has no control; or
(b)
the person carrying out the inspection is reasonably able to perform other work in the vicinity for which a fee has been paid.