Powers of entry in respect of noise abatement directions

(1) An authorized person may, for the purpose of enabling him to give direction, or to take or cause to be taken any measures, in respect of noise emitted from any premises or to 116 Environmental Protection ascertain whether or not an offence under regulation 40(1) has been committed on any premises– (a) enter such premises, with the aid of such other authorized persons as he considers necessary; and (b) whether or not he enters such premises, require any person– (i) whom he considers on reasonable grounds was or to have been present in or on such premises at any time when the noise was being emitted; and (ii) to whom he has given an oral or written warning of his obligation to furnish him with his name and address and with the name and address of the occupier of those premises, to furnish him with the names and addresses so requested by him. (2) A person who does not comply with a requirement made under subregulation (1)(b) commits an offence. (3) An authorized person shall not, if he exercises the power referred to in subregulation (l)(a), use force in so doing unless he is accompanied by a police officer.