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Pamphlets, Guidelines and Circular Letters

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Pamphlets 

An Introduction to Legislative Proposal on Minor Works Control System An Introduction to Legislative Proposal on Minor Works Control SystemAcrobat  file formatFree
Carry out demolition works in a safe manner   Obtain approval before commencement Carry out demolition works in a safe manner  Obtain approval before commencement Acrobat  file formatFree
Make sure bamboo scaffolds are safe against strong winds Make sure bamboo scaffolds are safe against strong winds Acrobat  file formatFree
Do-it-yourself water seepage test Do-it-yourself water seepage test Acrobat  file formatFree
Glass Panel External Walls Large Signboards and TV Displays in Pedestrianisation Areas Glass Panel External Walls Large Signboards and TV Displays in Pedestrianisation Areas (2.13MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
Make sure bamboo scaffolds are safe against strong winds Make sure bamboo scaffolds are safe against strong winds Acrobat  file formatFree
Falling Concrete Kills Timely Maintenance Heals Falling Concrete Kills Timely Maintenance Heals (3.00 MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
Unauthorized glass panel compromises safety Unauthorized glass panel compromises safety (2.03MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
Check your windows, keep them safe Check your windows, keep them safe (1.13MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
Falling Concrete Kills Timely Maintenance Heals Falling Concrete Kills Timely Maintenance Heals Acrobat  file formatFree
An Introduction to the Co-ordinated Maintenance of Buildings Scheme An Introduction to the Co-ordinated Maintenance of Buildings Scheme (1.31MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
A Safe Living Environment Depends on Owner's Initiative A Safe Living Environment Depends on Owner's Initiative Acrobat  file formatFree
KeepYour Windows Clean Keep Your Windows Safe Keep Your Windows Clean   Keep Your Windows Safe Acrobat  file formatFree
A Safe Living Environment Depends on Owner's Initiative A Safe Living Environment Depends on Owner's Initiative (1.68MB)Acrobat  file formatFree
What you need to know about drainage pipe maintenance What you need to know about drainage pipe maintenance (2.76MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
Fire Resisting Construction in Buildings Fire Resisting Construction in Buildings (1.02MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
An Introduction to the Fire Safety (Commercial Premises) Ordinance Cap. 502 An Introduction to the Fire Safety (Commercial Premises) Ordinance Cap. 502 (1.47MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
Buildings Department's Enforcement Policy Against Unauthorized Building Works Buildings Department's Enforcement Policy Against Unauthorized Building Works Acrobat  file formatFree
Are you troubled by water seepage at the ceiling/wall of your flat Are you troubled by water seepage at the ceiling/wall of your flat Acrobat  file formatFree
Aluminium Windows Aluminium Windows Acrobat  file formatFree
An Introduction to the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance Cap.572 An Introduction to the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance Cap.572 (1.19MB) Acrobat  file formatFree
Upgrade Fire Safety Measures in Composite and Domestic Buildings Upgrade Fire Safety Measures in Composite and Domestic Buildings Acrobat  file formatFree
Fire Resisting Construction     Protects life and property Fire Resisting Construction      Protects life and property Acrobat  file formatFree
Improve Fire Safety Measures in Old Commercial Buildings  Provide Better Protected Business Places Improve Fire Safety Measures in Old Commercial Buildings     Provide Better Protected Business Places Acrobat  file formatFree


Guidelines

Guidelines for the Removal of Typical Unauthorized Building Works and General Maintenance of External Walls Guidelines for the Removal of Typical Unauthorized Building Works and General Maintenance of External Walls (2.16 MB)  Acrobat  file formatFree
Guidelines on Maintenance and Repair of Drainage System and Sanitary Fitments  Guidelines on Maintenance and Repair of Drainage System and Sanitary Fitments  Acrobat  file formatFree
Guide on Erection & Maintenance of Advertising Signs Guide on Erection & Maintenance of Advertising Signs (1.06MB)  Acrobat  file formatFree

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

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



Year 2008



Overloading of Dump Trucks from Private Construction Sites to Disposal Facilities Overloading of Dump Trucks from Private Construction Sites to Disposal Facilities Acrobat  file format
Setting up of the Heritage Unit in Buildings Department Setting up of the Heritage Unit in Buildings Department Acrobat  file format
Safety of Scaffolding Works in Construction Sites during Typhoon Season Safety of Scaffolding Works in Construction Sites during Typhoon Season Acrobat  file format


Year 2007
Deletion of PNAP 149 and PNRC 18 on The Safe Use of Cranes Deletion of PNAP 149 and PNRC 18 on The Safe Use of Cranes Acrobat  file format
Deletion of PNAP 184 and PNRC 28 on Code of Practice for Scaffolding Safety Deletion of PNAP 184 and PNRC 28 on Code of Practice for Scaffolding Safety Acrobat  file format
Safety of Scaffolding Works in Construction Sites during Typhoon Season Safety of Scaffolding Works in Construction Sites during Typhoon Season Acrobat  file format
Deletion of PNAP 25 on Transformer Rooms, Building (Planning) Regulation 15 Deletion of PNAP 25 on Transformer Rooms, Building (Planning) Regulation 15Acrobat  file format
Deletion of PNAP 130 and PNRC 16 on Electrically Operated Gates, Glass Doors and Rolling Shutters Deletion of PNAP 130 and PNRC 16 on Electrically Operated Gates, Glass Doors and Rolling Shutters Acrobat  file format
Explanatory Materials to Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2005 Explanatory Materials to Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2005 Acrobat  file format
Design of Excavation and Lateral Support Works by the Limit State Partial Factor Method - Extension of the Trial Period Design of Excavation and Lateral Support Works by the Limit State Partial Factor Method - Extension of the Trial Period Acrobat  file format

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Last Revision Date : 7 August 2008