Purpose
The List of Pre-accepted Innovative Building Materials and Technologies (IBMT) (the List) aims to provide a web-based reference to authorized persons, registered structural engineers and other concerned parties in the building industry (Users). It is intended to help sharing of information on IBMT with the Users and to enhance public access to information.
Scope
The in-principle acceptance may be restricted to certain performance aspects of an IBMT. The Users who makes use of or relies on any information in the List shall assume full responsibility for the application and performance of the pre-accepted IBMT. The Users should be aware of any new legislation coming into operation after the enlisting of the pre-accepted IBMT and ensure that the IBMT adopted have been properly applied in compliance with the latest provisions of the Buildings Ordinance (BO) and its subsidiary regulations including the supervision requirements upon their application in a project.
Using a pre-accepted IBMT on the List shall not be construed as automatic acceptance to a particular project by the Buildings Department (BD). Formal submissions for approval and consent from the BD will be required prior to the carrying out of works. When a plan submission involves the use of pre-accepted IBMT, it should be accompanied with an application for modification/exemption under section 42 of the BO where appropriate. Users should observe the statutory control under other government departments on aspects relevant to the use of IBMT.
Disclaimer
The BD does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy and suitability of the information contained in the List in any particular case.
The BD disclaims all liabilities for any loss or damage to any person arising from or as a consequence of the use of or reliance on any information contained in or omitted from the List.
The List is not certification of the IBMT by the BD. Users are strongly advised to seek independent professional advice in any particular case.
Updating of Information
The BD reserves the right to change, alter, add or delete, revise and update any information contained in the List at such time and in such manner as it considers appropriate. Notwithstanding anything herein contained, the BD is not obliged to and shall not be required to keep all the information contained in the List up-to-date.
The List
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