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As a guide the Building Act 1993 defines supervision as follows: Building Act 1993, Part 12A—Plumbing work, s221B Definitions applying to this Part- (3) For the purposes of this Part, a person supervises the carrying out of work only—

(a) if the work is carried out in his or her presence, at his or her direction and on his or her behalf; or (b) if the following conditions are met—

• (i) the work is carried out on his or her behalf; and
• (ii) he or she specifies the method and manner in which the work is to be carried out; and
• (iii) he or she inspects the carrying out of the work as often as is necessary to ensure that the work is carried out safely and competently, having regard to the nature of the work, the risks involved in the work and the knowledge and experience of the person carrying out the work.