BD refuse Contractor’s renewal application of register, wt AP should do?
refuse & remove name from reg = cannot carry out any building works
1) B(A)R 24, witin 7 days, issue a notice (BA11) of cessation of appointment to BA, certifying that the building works carried out are in accordance with the provisions of the BO and its regulations
In accordance with BAR24, I/we, registered contractor, hereby give notice that I/we
have ceased to be appointed with effect from the said date in respect of the above works.
I/We certify that the above works are carried out by me/us and have been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the BO ®
The details of the above works carried out by me/us are marked on the attached plan.
2) make arrangements for the remaining works ASAP, including proposing to the owner of the project the appointment of another registered contractor to follow up the outstanding building works and ensuring that the building works of the project have been carried out in compliance with the provisions of the BO and its regulations.
3) during renew application, BD–> proactively doubling surprise inspections to private construction sites, required owner +Contractor implement additional measures to enhance site supervision.
Inadequate precautionary measures have not been provided by the relevant contractor, sub-contractors and individual persons directly concerned with the incident during dismantling of the steel segment, resulting in the collapse of the steel segment and fatal incident.
wt is the penalty?
Pursuant to section 40(2B)(a) of the BO, any person directly concerned with any building works, who carries out or has carried out such works, or authorises or permits or has authorised or permitted such works to be carried out, in such manner that it causes injury to any person or damage to any property is liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $1 million and imprisonment for three years.
unauthroised removal of part of structural wall of a unit
BD has issued a statutory order to the concerned owner under the BO, including requiring the concerned owner to appoint an AP to submit a remedial proposal (including an assessment of the overall effect on the structure of the concerned building due to the alteration works and plans of proposed remedial works, and to obtain approval and consent from the BD before the commencement of such remedial works to reinstate the parts of the building so affected in accordance with the approved plans.
Pursuant to section 40(1AA) of the BO,
- commences or carries out any building works without having first obtained approval and consent from BD shall be guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction to a fine of $400,000 and to imprisonment for 2 years
- any person directly concerned with the relevant building works, who carries out or authorises or permits such works to be carried out, in such manner that it is likely to cause a risk of injury to any person or damage to any property, shall be guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction to a fine of $1,000,000 and to imprisonment for 3years.
Suspension of foundation works for MTRCL
during the precautionary grouting works for the socketed steel H-pile works, exceeding the pre-set trigger level for works suspension (i.e. 20mm). In accordance with the established procedures, the relevant works of the project were suspended
BD and EMSD inspect the affected railway tracks. BD confirmed that the supports for the railway tracks are structurally safe. EMSD has reviewed the monitoring data and assessment report submitted by MTRCL in relation to the safe operation of the railway and agreed with the assessment report and confirmed that the condition of the railway fulfils the operational safety requirements. The condition concerned has not affected the structural safety of railway facilities and the safe operation of the railway.
BD and the MTRCL have requested the registered building professionals responsible for the project to formulate mitigation measures and adopt a construction method that would alleviate possible effects on the railway facilities.
illegal domestic units in industrial building
The design, approval of building plans and construction of industrial buildings are intended solely for industrial use. Since the units in industrial buildings are used for industrial activities, including the storage of dangerous and flammable items, illegal conversion of industrial buildings to domestic use poses serious safety risks to users. No one should reside in industrial buildings. Persons involved in sales and rental activities, such as prospective buyers and tenants as well as estate agents, should check the approved use of the units. An industrial unit should not be used for domestic purposes
BD has deployed its staff to carry out a site inspection. illegally used for domestic purposes. BD has served statutory orders in accordance with section 25 (2) and section 26(1) of BO to order the owner to discontinue the use of the unit for domestic purposes and rectify the dangerous situation.
Failure to comply with a discontinuation order served under section 25(2) or a repair order served under section 26(1) of the BO without reasonable excuse are serious offences. Upon conviction, the offender is liable to a maximum fine at level 5 (currently $50,000) and imprisonment for one year, and a further fine of $5,000 for each day that the offence continues.
fail to comply statutory notices under MBIS
Pursuant to section 40(1BC) of the BO, any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a statutory notice served on the person, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 5 ($50,000 at present) and to imprisonment for one year,
BD online tools
1) Electronic Submission Hub (ESH)
2) BRAVO - online building records
3) Registers search
4) Orders Search
5) MBIS / MWIS Notices and FS Directions search
6) Building Information Modelling
PNAP updates in 2025 (Jun/ Jul)
APP-19 Projections in relation to SC and PR B(P)R 20 & 21»_space;canopy <2m to 3.5m over entrance
APP-89 Provision of Better Lift Service
Promote better lift service in domestic and office blg
gfASC accountable, may exempt if follow the requirements
»»Includes lift shafts at podium floors with lobbies solely serving the domestic/hotel/office accommodation, but excludes lift shafts serving GFA non-accountable storeys like refuge floor.
»>An example illustrating the exemption of GFA and SC in Appendix
PNAP updates in 2025 before jun
APP-151 Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment
APP-21 Demolition Works Measures for Public Safety
»>The design requirements of hoardings, covered walkways, gantries and catch platforms should make reference to Chapter 3 of the Demolition Code and PNAP APP-23.
ADM-19 Building Approval Process
ADM-23 Self-certification System for Plan Submission of Simple Structural Works
APP-146 Metal Gates
New PNAP APP173
APP-173 Hostels in the City Scheme
Government has launched the Hostels in the City Scheme to encourage the market to convert existing commercial buildings and hotels into student
hostels. Student hostels converted from commercial buildings and hotels. BA will take into consideration for the purpose of granting modi under BO to effect such facilitation.
»Plot ratio, site coverage, open space, service lane and kitchen
Updates APP41
APP-41 Buildings to be Planned for Use by Persons with a Disability Regulation 72 of BPR Design Manual: Barrier Free Access 2008
» BFA 2025 edition
» Promoting Elderly-friendly Building Design (Task Force) in Appendix J which provides recommended design requirements to promote active ageing by enabling the elderly to achieve autonomy and independence without the help of others and promote their well-being, in particular social interaction
- door >850, sliding door, auto door
- 1.5m lift
Updates APP42
APP-42 Amenity Feature
» new criteria on horizontal screen and covered walkway
» new features, e.g. shelter for outdoor fixed seat, covered area at open space , covered picking up/ setting down area for passengers, horizontal/ vertical for Accessible lift at existing blg
Updates APP104
APP-104 Exclusion of Floor Areas for Recreational Use
-As APP-42 advises in its paragraph 32 that certain recreational facilities for residential developments aimed to benefit the owners and residents generally may be considered for GFA cal by modi of regulation 23(3)(a) of B(P)R on a case-by-case basis.
»no need substantiation should include a proposal on how the facilities would be supported and sustained financially.
» To enhance the well-being of the elderly, at least one elderly-friendly toilet and elderly fitness equipment in compliance with the relevant requirements under the Design Manual: Barrier Free Access should be provided at the recreational facilities to be excluded from GFA calculation. In case where the elderly-friendly toilet also serves as a required accessible toilet, another elderly-friendly facility in addition to the elderly fitness equipment1 should be provided. Such elderly-friendly toilet, facilities and fitness equipment should be indicated on the plans. Applicable to all new building plans or major revision of building plans for development proposals submitted to the BA for approval on or after 31 August 2025
New ADM 2025
ADM23 Self-certification System for Plan Submission of Simple Structural Works
introduces a self-certification system
with fast track processing procedures for plan submissions of some structural works
which are relatively simple in nature and pose less risk for construction (hereinafter
referred as “simple structural works”). This practice note sets out the scope,
requirements and procedures of the self-certification system.
5categories
20/10 ESH 1st /amend
40/20 other
Conventional material, not affect overall structural stability, no prestress, no retaining struct
New ADV 36
Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) is a construction method employs
technique of having freestanding volumetric modules (with finishes, fixtures, fittings…
manufactured off-site and then transported to site for assembly.
Proven benefits include improved site safety, more efficient and better quality control, shortened
construction period, less construction waste, less demand for on-site labour, less disturbance and nuisance to the neighbourhood, etc., not just contributing to the quality
and sustainable built-environment but also help ease some of the challenges of the local
construction industry. To encourage MiC, the Buildings Department (BD) has formulated
streamlined measures and guidelines to facilitate the industry in meeting the relevant
standards and requirements under the Buildings Ordinance (BO).
Presubmission enquiry before detailed design 45days determination
Preacceptance 45days determin or comment req 30days AP to reply
