Pamphlets, Guidelines and Circular Letters

With a view to facilitating easy reference by all concerned, we have included the Guidelines and Circular Letters into the e-Briefcase. A consolidated version may be downloaded from the e-Briefcase.

	Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (2.34MB)
	Building Information Services (2.40MB)
	Registered Minor Works Contractors
	Registered Minor Works Contractors (Company) (1.86MB)
	Registered Minor Works Contractors (Individual) (1.35MB)
	Minor Works Control System (2.31MB)
	Check your windows. Keep them safe (1.29MB)
	Keep Your Windows Clean, Keep Your Windows Safe
	Aluminium Windows
	Unauthorized glass panel compromises safety (2.03MB)
	Glass Panel, External Walls, Large Signboards and TV Displays in Pedestrianisation Areas (2.13MB)
	Are you troubled by water seepage at the ceiling/wall of your flat
	Do-it-yourself water seepage test
	What you need to know about drainage pipe maintenance (2.39MB)
	What you need to know about drainage pipe maintenance
	Timely maintenance by qualified professionals and contractors only
	Timely maintenance by qualified professionals and contractors only (1.43MB)
	Make sure bamboo scaffolds are safe against strong winds
	Carry out demolition works in a safe manner Obtain approval before commencement
	An Introduction to the Co-ordinated Maintenance of Buildings Scheme (1.31MB)
	A Safe Living Environment Depends on Owner's Initiative (1.68MB)
	Buildings Department's Enforcement Policy Against Unauthorized Building Works
	Fire Resisting Construction in Buildings (1.02MB)
	An Introduction to the Fire Safety (Commercial Premises) Ordinance Cap. 502 (1.47MB)
	An Introduction to the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance Cap.572
	Upgrade Fire Safety Measures in Composite and Domestic Buildings
	Fire Resisting Construction      Protects life and property
	Improve Fire Safety Measures in Old Commercial Buildings Provide Better Protected Business Places

Guidelines

	Guidelines for the Removal of Typical Unauthorized Building Works and General Maintenance of External Walls (2.16 MB)
	Guidelines on Maintenance and Repair of Drainage System and Sanitary Fitments
	Guide on Erection & Maintenance of Advertising Signs (1.06MB)
	Guidelines for Identification of Abandoned or Dangerous Signboards

Guidelines for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers, Registered General Building Contractors and Registered Specialist Contractors

	Guidelines on Prevention of Water Seepage in New Buildings
	Guidelines on Building External Finishes - Tiles and Rendering

Circular Letters to Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers, Registered Geotechnical Engineers, Registered General Building Contractors and Registered Specialist Contractors

Year 2010	Safety of Scaffolding Works in Construction Sites during Typhoon Season Flood Prevention Measures at Construction Sites
Year 2009	------------------------------------------ Year 2009 Circular Letters ------------------------------------------ Practice Guidebook on Compliance with Building Safety Requirements for Adaptive Re-use of and Alteration and Addition Works to Heritage Buildings under the Buildings Ordinance (Interim Edition) Training Course leading to T1 grade Technically Competent Person Stainless Steel Manhole Covers Proper Operation and Maintenance of Man-made Water System for Prevention of Legionnaires' Disease
Year 2008	------------------------------------------ Year 2008 Circular Letters ------------------------------------------ Overloading of Dump Trucks from Private Construction Sites to Disposal Facilities Setting up of the Heritage Unit in Buildings Department Safety of Scaffolding Works in Construction Sites during Typhoon Season
Year 2007	------------------------------------------ Year 2007 Circular Letters ------------------------------------------ Deletion of PNAP 149 and PNRC 18 on The Safe Use of Cranes Deletion of PNAP 184 and PNRC 28 on Code of Practice for Scaffolding Safety Safety of Scaffolding Works in Construction Sites during Typhoon Season Deletion of PNAP 25 on Transformer Rooms, Building (Planning) Regulation 15 Deletion of PNAP 130 and PNRC 16 on Electrically Operated Gates, Glass Doors and Rolling Shutters Explanatory Materials to Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2005 Design of Excavation and Lateral Support Works by the Limit State Partial Factor Method - Extension of the Trial Period
Year 2006	------------------------------------------ Year 2006 Circular Letters ------------------------------------------ Return on Construction Site Employment Statistics
Year 2005	------------------------------------------ Year 2005 Circular Letters ------------------------------------------ Integrated Site Supervision Plan System Computer Programs for use in Structural and Geotechnical Design Appointment of Registered Geotechnical Engineers with effect from 31 December 2005 Code of Practice for Structural Use of Steel 2005 Scaffolding Collapse Incidents in the prevailing rainy and typhoon season Prevention of Falling Objects from Construction Sites Issue of the Guidelines on Prevention of Water Seepage in New Buildings Design of Excavation and Lateral Support Works by the Limit State Partial Factor Method
Year 2004	------------------------------------------ Year 2004 Circular Letters ------------------------------------------ Publication of the Code of Practice for Demolition of Buildings New Part of the Code of Practice for Means of Access for Firefighting and Rescue - Part VI Provision of Emergency Vehicular Access Code of Practice for Foundations Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete 2004

The above Free publications are available at Buildings Department.