(1)  A person must perform permit building work in accordance with the valid building permit issued in respect of the work.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.

(2)  Despite subsection (1) , a person may perform permit building work that varies from the building permit if the person is performing the work in accordance with the written approval of the relevant building surveyor and the approval has been obtained before performing the building work that varies from the permit.

(3)  A building surveyor may only give written approval under subsection (2) if –

(a) the responsible person for the permit building work, or the owner of the premises where the permit building work is being performed, has submitted to the building surveyor amended design documentation that accurately reflects the variation; and

(b) if the variation relates to a matter specified in section 141(4) , the relevant permit authority has consented to the variation in writing; and

(c) the building surveyor is satisfied that the amended design documentation complies with this Act, and certifies the documentation accordingly.