Buildings Department

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The department provides services to owners and occupants in both existing and new buildings in the private sector through enforcement of the Buildings Ordinance. As regards existing buildings, the services provided include reducing dangers and nuisances caused by unauthorised building works and advertisement signboards; promoting proper repairs and maintenance of old buildings, drainage and slopes; considering and approving alteration and addition works; processing submissions under the simplified requirements and the household minor works validation scheme of the minor works control system; improving fire safety measures in buildings and providing advice on the suitability of premises for the issue of licences for specified commercial uses. As regards new buildings, the department scrutinises and approves building plans, carries out audit checks on construction works and site safety and issues occupation permits upon completion of new buildings.

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Buildings Ordinance - Schedule 5: Scheduled Area

Response by Buildings Department to Crystal Lam on March 22, 2018.

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Dear Ms. LAM, Thank you for your email dated 20.2.2018. Enclosed please find our reply regarding your application seeking information of latest Sche...

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Response by Buildings Department to kusy lam on November 02, 2017.

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Dear Mr. LAM, Further to our email dated 12.10.2017, a reply letter is enclosed for your record. Regards Chan Ming Yin, Danny BS/TS2 Buildings...

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