Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(1) If, on inspection, it is found that there are grounds for the giving of a stop notice, the builder must bear the costs (the inspection costs ) of any pulling down, opening or cutting into the building work carried out during the inspection.
(2) However, if, on inspection, it is found that there are no grounds for the giving of a stop notice, the Territory must bear the inspection costs and the costs of making good any damage to the building work caused by the inspection.