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32Period of validity#
(1)A certificate of fitness is valid for five years from the day on which it is issued if the certifying authority determines that the requirements referred to in paragraph 28(1)(b) will be met for a period of at least five years from that day.
(2)If the certifying authority determines that the requirements referred to in paragraph 28(1)(b) can be met only for a period that is less than five years, the certificate of fitness is valid for the corresponding lesser period.
(3)The certifying authority must indicate on the certificate of fitness its expiry date.
(4)The certifying authority may, on request of the holder of a certificate of fitness, extend the period of validity of the certificate of fitness for a period of up to three months, subject to the approval of the Chief Safety Officer.
(5)The Chief Safety Officer must approve the extension of the period of validity of the certificate of fitness if the extension does not compromise safety or the protection of the environment.
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