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Existing UBWs constituting less serious contravention of the law and imposing lower potential risks

Examples of Existing UBWs constituting less serious contravention of the law and imposing lower potential risks

Please note that reporting period of Reporting Scheme for UBWs was ended on 31 December 2012.

Enclosed balcony
Enclosed balcony constructed of steel or aluminium structural elements, metal plates or glass.
Enclosed rooftop structures
Enclosed rooftop structures constructed of reinforced concrete, masonry or other materials, with a coverage of not more than 50% of the roofed-over area of the main building.
Unenclosed rooftop structures
Unenclosed rooftop structures constructed of steel or aluminium structural elements.
Ground floor extension
Ground floor extension constructed of reinforced concrete, masonry or other materials, whether or not the extension has internal access to the main building.
Partition wall
Partition wall exceeding 150mm in thickness erected between the balconies of two adjoining New Territories Exempted Houses.
Canopy
Canopy projecting from the external wall of the main building, except the green and amenity facilities allowed to be provided.
Ground floor canopy
Ground floor canopy with pillars.
Metal supporting rack for air-conditioning unit
Metal supporting rack for air-conditioning unit (with antidripping design) and lightweight air-conditioner hood projecting from the external wall of the main building, except the green and amenity facilities allowed to be provided.
Signboard
Signboard projecting from the external wall of the main building.
Wall signboard
Wall signboard mounted on the external wall of the main building, except the green and amenity facilities allowed to be provided.
Signboard erected on the rooftop
Signboard erected on the rooftop erected on the rooftop.
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