Advisory Committee on Barrier Free Access

(Appointed by the Director of Buildings) 

Enquiry: Buildings Department, 12/F, Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon.

Telephone: 2626 1616

Date of 1st Appointment

 Date of Present Appointment Term Expiry Date

Chairman
Mr HO Kwok-hung
AD/NB1, Buildings Department







Members  

　

Mr HUNG Chi-kin, Freddy TS/B, Buildings Department  
Ms. HIN Ada EO(R)1, LWB 31 July 2012
Mr LOK Wan Pak, Henry Architect/ASC/3, ArchSD 31 July 2012

Alternate Members

  

 

 

  
Mr CHAN Kam-yuen Representing physically handicapped 31 July 2006 31 July 2010 31 July 2012
Mr LEE Koon-hung Representing physically handicapped 31 July 2010 31 July 2010 31 July 2012
Mr LEE Kai-tak, Karl Representing visually impaired 31 July 2010 31 July 2010 31 July 2012
Mr TAM Sai-kit Representing visually impaired 3 December 2009 31 July 2011 31 July 2013
Mr SZETO Sai-wai Representing hearing impaired 31 July 2011 31 July 2011 31 July 2013
Ms LAU Lai-fong Representing hearing impaired 31 July 2011 31 July 2011 31 July 2013
Mr LAU Kwing-lam, Glenn
 AP (Authorized Person) on Rotational Basis 31 July 2011 31 July 2011 31 July 2013
Mr CHAN Hoi, Henry
 AP (Authorized Person) on Rotational Basis 31 July 2007 31 July 2011 31 July 2013
Ir LAI Siu-lun, Benny
 AP (Authorized Person) on Rotational Basis 31 July 2011 31 July 2011 31 July 2013
Dr WONG Wah-sang
 Lay Member on Rotational Basis 31 July 2011 31 July 2011 31 July 2013
Dr LAM Tsun-ip Lay Member on Rotational Basis 31 July 2011 31 July 2011 31 July 2013

Secretary   :  Building Surveyor/Technical Services 3, Buildings Department

Telephone :  2626 1908

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference of Advisory Committee on Barrier Free Access (ACBFA) are to offer advice to the Building Authority in relation to plans submitted for a new building or for alteration and addition to an existing building as to whether reasonable access will be provided in the building for persons with a disability.  In arriving at such an advice, the Committee should consider the following :

  • the standards and requirements contained in Building (Planning) Regulation 72, the Design Manual - Barrier Free Access 2008 and any other relevant statutory provisions;
  • whether it is practicable to provide such access within the curtilage of the building, bearing in mind the physical location and immediate environs of the building; and
  • whether providing such access would impose unjustifiable hardship on the person seeking approval or any other person.

Last Updated: 1 August 2011
Last Reviewed: 1 August 2011