Register of Minor Works Contractors

Under the Buildings Ordinance (BO), the Building Authority (BA) is to keep a register and a provisional register of minor works contractors who are qualified to carry out such minor works belonging to the class, type and item specified in the register in which they are registered.

For ease of identification, those minor work contractors who are registered in the name of an individual self-employed worker for carrying out various items of class III minor works are to be referred to as Registered Minor Works Contractors (Individual) (RMWCs (Ind)). On the other hand, those minor works contractors who are registered in the name of a company [including corporations, sole proprietorship and partnership] for carrying out various types and classes of minor works are to be referred to as Registered Minor Works Contractors (Company) (RMWCs (Co)).

A person who intends to register himself as an RMWC (Ind) must satisfy the BA on the following aspects:

1. the appropriate qualifications and experience;
   
   
2. the ability and skills to personally carry out the item or items of class III minor works for which registration relates;
   
   
3. completion of a recognized training course on class III minor works; and
   
   
4. the applicant is suitable for registration in the register.

The person should not be the sole proprietor, partner or technical director of a registered contractor company simultaneously.

Documents to be submitted for Registration as RMWC (Ind)

Applicants for registration as RMWCs (Ind) are required to submit the following documents to the BA for consideration:

1. a duly completed specified form BA 26. The applicant has to specify in his application the items of class III minor works for which he is seeking registration;
   
   
2. supporting documents on -
   
   
   1. registration under the Construction Workers Registration Ordinance (Cap. 583) as a registered skilled worker for a relevant designated trade ; or
      
      
   2. other qualifications and experience ;
      
      
3. declarations in BD standard forms RR-26 which cover exhaustively the conviction / disciplinary records of the applicant (*);
   
   
4. copy of a certificate of completing a recognized training course on class III minor works;
   
   
5. copy of a valid Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate (i.e. Green Card); and
   
   
6. the prescribed fee ;
   
   
7. a copy of the HKID card;
   
   
8. a recent colour photo conforming with the format required for preparation of the registration card.
   
   

* An applicant having any conviction record within 3 years prior to his application may be required to provide additional information to substantiate his application (e.g. he has attended appropriate training course to update himself with sufficient knowledge on building safety and / or labour safety). The applicant should contact this department, if necessary, before submitting the application.

Registration Card for Registered Minor Works Contractor (Individual)

Upon the implementation of minor works control system, Buildings Department (BD) will issue a Registration Card for Registered Minor Works Contractor (Individual) (RMWC(Ind)).

Sample of the Registration Card for RMWC(Ind)

An applicant has to submit a recent colour photograph and a copy of the HKID card with the application for registration (including new registration, registration renewal, change of registered information, addition/deletion of permitted minor works item, and replacement of registration card). The photograph shall have a similar format as a passport photograph with particular requirements as follows:

• Photograph should show full frontal face with clear facial features.
• Plain white background preferable
• Size: 40mm (W) x 50mm (H)

When you take the photo, please do not wear head dress, and avoid heavy make-up.

The photograph will not be accepted if the applicant in the photograph is:

• Not centered
• Wearing a frame across eyes
• With hair across eyes or eyebrows
• Seen with flash reflection on face / glasses
• With shadow
• Too light
• Too dark

Applicant can submit the photograph in hardcopy, or in the form of digital file (only in CD). The acceptable file format of the digital photograph is as follows:

Application for Registration of Additional Items of Class III Minor Works for a registered minor works contractor (individual)

If an RMWC(Ind) intends to register additional Class III minor works items, he is required to submit a duly completed specified form BA26C and other necessary forms and documents.

Requirements for Registration as RMWC (Co)

An applicant for registration as an RMWC(Co) must satisfy the BA on the following aspects:

1. the appropriate qualifications and experience of its key personnel;
   
   
2. it has access to plants and resources;
   
   
3. if it is a corporation, its management structure is adequate;
   
   
4. the ability of the persons appointed to act for the applicant for the purposes of the BO to understand the minor works under application through relevant experience and a general knowledge of the basic statutory requirements; and
   
   
5. the applicant is suitable for registration in the register.

Authorized Signatory and Technical Director of RMWC (Co)

In considering each application for registration as an RMWC (Co), the BA is to have regard to the qualifications, experience and suitability of the following key personnel of the applicant:

1. a minimum of one person appointed by the applicant to act for the applicant for the purposes of the BO hereinafter referred to as the Authorized Signatory (AS); and
   
   
2. for a corporation – a minimum of one director from the board of directors of the applicant, hereinafter referred to as the Technical Director (TD), who is authorized by the board to:
   
   
   1. have access to plants and resources;
      
      
   2. provide technical and financial support for the execution of minor works; and
      
      
   3. make decisions for the company and supervise the AS and other personnel

Persons Eligible to be the AS or TD of RMWC (Co)

The following persons are eligible to become the AS and the TD of the applicant:

1. if the applicant is a sole proprietorship, the sole proprietor is the only person eligible to act as the AS.
   
   
2. if the applicant is a partnership, any partner appointed by all the other partners is eligible to act as the AS.
   
   
3. if the applicant is a corporation, a suitable person appointed by the board of directors is eligible to act as the AS, whereas the TD must be a director appointed under the Companies Ordinance and appointed by the board of directors to perform the role of TD.

A person is allowed to take up the role of the AS as well as the role of the TD of a corporation at the same time provided that he meets the requirements of both AS and TD.

Appointment of AS / TD of RMWC (Co)

To ensure that adequate supervision and proper management are provided for the carrying out of minor works and to avoid possible situations of conflict of interest, persons who have been accepted as the AS / TD for an RMWC (Co) cannot act as a key personnel for another contractor firm simultaneously. Key personnel herein refer to an AS / TD or an Other Officer as described in Buildings Department Practice Note for Registered Contractors 38 .

Documents to be submitted for Registration as RMWC (Co)

Applicants for registration as RMWC (Co) are required to submit the following documents to the BA for consideration:

1. a duly completed specified form BA25. The applicant has to specify in his application the types and the classes of minor works for which he is seeking registration;
   
   
2. supporting documents on -
   
   
   1. the qualifications and experience of the AS ; and
      
      
   2. the applicant’s ability to have access to plants and resources for the carrying out of the relevant types and classes of minor works;
      
      
3. for a partnership, an authorization letter from the rest of the partners regarding the appointment of the partner as the AS;
   
   
4. for a corporation, a statement with documentary proof on -
   
   
   1. the qualifications and experience of the TD responsible for technical administration;
      
      
   2. the management structure and organization chart of the company and its decision making mechanism for technical and financial matters; and
      
      
   3. a resolution from the board of directors regarding the appointment of the AS and TD for the company;
      
      
5. declarations in BD standard forms which cover exhaustively the conviction / disciplinary / suspension records of the applicant, AS and TD;
   
   
6. documents relating to business registration ; and
   
   
7. the prescribed fee .
   
   
8. To streamline the process for the application, for the time being, some documentary proofs for the above are not required to submit to Building Authority during the application. However, the applicants must undertake submission of those documentary proofs for the above for verification upon request by the staff of the Buildings Department at any time. In the circumstances, applicants are required to sign the undertaking letter UL1 .
   

Application for Registration of Additional Class and/or Type of Minor Works for a Registered Minor Works Contractor (Company)

If an RMWC(Co) intends to register additional classes or types of minor works, he is required to submit a duly completed specified form BA25C and other necessary forms, documents and application fee according to the checklist CL-BA25C.

Application for Approval of Nomination of Additional Authorized Signatory (AS) / Technical Director (TD) of a Registered Minor Works Contractor (Company)

If an RMWC(Co) intends to add new Authorized Signatory (AS) / Technical Director (TD), he is required to submit a duly completed specified form BA25D and other necessary forms, documents and application fee according to the checklist CL-BA25D.

Transitional Arrangement

Under section 64 of the Building (Minor Works) Regulation, current practitioners who do not possess the requisite academic qualifications for registration as Registered Minor Works Contractors (Company) but possess adequate working experience may submit their applications on or before 30 December 2011 for registration as Registered Minor Works Contractors (Provisional).

An RMWC(P) can apply for full registration as an RMWC (Co) when its AS has completed a recognized top-up course in minor works. The registration of an RMWC(P) will expire when the RMWC(P) has obtained full registration as an RMWC (Co) or upon the expiry of two years (i.e. 31 December 2012) after the commencement of the minor works control system; whichever is earlier.

Applicants for registration as RMWC(P) are required to submit the following documents to the BA for consideration:

1. a duly completed specified form BA25F by the applicant specifying the class and type of minor works that he intends to register for;
   
   
2. supporting documents on the experience of the AS ;
   
   
3. for a partnership, an authorization letter from the rest of the partners regarding the appointment of the partner as the AS;
   
   
4. for a corporation, a statement with documentary proof on -
   
   
   1. the qualifications and experience of the TD responsible for technical administration; and
      
      
   2. a resolution from the board of directors regarding the appointment of the AS and TD for the company;
      
      
5. declarations in BD standard forms which cover exhaustively the conviction / disciplinary / suspension records of the applicant, AS and TD;
   
   
6. documents relating to business registration ; and
   
   
7. the prescribed fee .
   
   
8. To streamline the process for the application, for the time being, some documentary proofs for the above are not required to submit to Building Authority during the application. However, the applicants must undertake submission of those documentary proofs for the above for verification upon request by the staff of the Buildings Department at any time. In the circumstances, applicants are required to sign the undertaking letter UL1A .
   

Submission of Applications

Duly completed application forms and supporting documents should be submitted by mail or by hand to BD at 12/F Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon. The BA may refuse an application if the information or documentary proof that the BA considers necessary for determining the application is not submitted.

More References and Quick Accesses

Pamphlets & Posters

(a) Poster
(b) Application for registration as RMWC (Ind)
(c) Application for register as RMWC (Co) [RMWC(P) included]

Description of Minor Works Items

(a) Details of Minor Works
(b) Types of Minor Works

• Type A (Alteration and Addition Works )
• Type B ( Repair Works )
• Type C ( Works relating to Signboards )
• Type D ( Drainage Works )
• Type E ( Works relating to Structures for Amenities )
• Type F ( Finishes Works )
• Type G ( Demolition Works )
  

Buildings Department Practice Notes

Full information on registration of minor works contractors can be referred to Practice Notes for Registered Contractors 69: Minor Works Contractors Registration

Application Fees for registration as

(a) RMWC (Ind)
(b) RMWC (Co)
(c) RMWC (P)

Application Forms for registration as

(a) RMWC (Ind)
(b) RMWC (Co)
(c) RMWC (P)

(For reference only)
Samples of Filled Forms/Documents
for application as an RMWC(Co) / RMWC(P) (Chinese only)
(According to the status of the applicant company, the samples include Sample A – Corporation/ Body Corporate; Sample B – Partnership; Sample C – Individual/ Sole Proprietorship).

Training Courses

Notification to the Building Authority of change of business address, using the following Forms :

- Registered Minor Works Contractors (Individual)
- Registered Minor Works Contractors (Company) or Registered Minor Works Contractors (Provisional)

Enquiries:

For enquiries about the minor works contractor registration, please contact the Buildings Department:

Last revision date : 1 February 2012