After section 243--
insert--
'(1) This section applies if the commissioner reasonably considers--
(a) an application should be immediately referred to a dispute resolution officer because it relates to emergency circumstances; and
Example of emergency circumstances--
a burst water pipe the repair or replacement cost of which exceeds the body corporate committee's expenditure limit under the regulation module applying to the scheme
(b) it is not appropriate to deal with the application under section 247.
'(2) The commissioner may immediately refer the application to a dispute resolution officer without giving written notice as mentioned in section 243(1).'.