(1)
A registered code agency may not be appointed under subsection 4.1(2) of the Act, unless the agreement entered into between a principal authority and the registered code agency complies with the requirements set out in Sentences (2) and (3).
(2)
An agreement described in Sentence (1) shall,
(a)
be made in writing,
(b)
specify the functions that the registered code agency is authorized to perform,
(c)
specify the construction of the building or class of buildings in respect of which the functions will be performed,
(d)
set out the procedure by which the principal authority will appoint the registered code agency to perform specified functions in respect of the construction of a building or class of buildings,
(e)
require that the registered code agency carry out its functions under the agreement in accordance with the Act and this Code and the quality management plan described in Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(d), and
(f)
provide for the provision by the principal authority to the registered code agency of such plans, specifications and other information, including applications for permits, that the registered code agency may require in order to act under the appointment.
(3)
An agreement described in Sentence (1),
(a)
may contain provisions in addition to the provisions required under Sentence (2) if the additional provisions are not inconsistent with the provisions required under that Sentence, and
(b)
shall not contain any provision that relates to the construction of buildings for a class of registration for which the registered code agency is not registered under Sentence 3.4.3.2.(1).