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28Oct

Hall, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex7:00pm - 9:15pm

"Central Platform on Building Management" briefings

19Nov

Hall, Cheung Fat Estate Community Centre7:00pm - 9:15pm

"Central Platform on Building Management" briefings

14Dec

Hung Hom Community Hall7:00pm - 9:15pm

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January 2022 Update
Date	Type	Content
26 January 2022	Updated Status of Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Orders
25 January 2022	Practice Notes for MBIS and MWIS New PNBI-10 Code of Practice for the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and the Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme
21 January 2022	Press Release Owners' corporation fined over $13,000 for failing to comply with Fire Safety Direction
20 January 2022	Registration guides List of Accepted Academic Qualifications
14 January 2022	Tender Notices Buildings Department Works Contracts for Operation Building Bright 2.0
13 January 2022	Press Release Thirty-three building plans approved in November Updated Monthly Digest
11 January 2022	Updated Status of Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Orders
9 January 2022	Press Release Two co-owners given suspended jail sentence for persistently not complying with removal order
7 January 2022	Special Notice Notice to Registered Building Professionals and Registered Contractors Special Work Arrangement of New Buildings Divisions of Buildings Department (from 10 January 2022)
5 January 2022	Press Release Two Qualified Persons fined over $50,000 in total for contravening mandatory window inspection law

December 2021 Update
Date	Type	Content
31 December 2021	Codes, design manuals and guidelines Updated Design Manual - Barrier Free Access 2008 (2021 Edition) Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-41 Buildings to be Planned for Use by Persons with a Disability Regulation 72 of Building (Planning) Regulations Design Manual: Barrier Free Access 2008 New APP-166 Metal Grille and Louvre
29 December 2021	Press Release Two co-owners given suspended jail sentence for not complying with removal order
27 December 2021	Press Release Property owner fined over $5,000 for not complying with mandatory window inspection statutory notice
24 December 2021	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-164 Enhanced Design Standards of Aboveground Drainage System
22 December 2021	Press Release Thirteen building plans approved in October Updated Monthly Digest
20 December 2021	Press Release Buildings Department's follow-up actions regarding the Pavilia Farm on top of Tai Wai Station
13 December 2021	Circular Letters Refrain from Bestowing Gifts or Advantages to Officers of Buildings Department
7 December 2021	Updated Status of Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Orders
3 December 2021	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated ADV-33 Essential Information in Plan Submissions Press Release Two qualified persons prohibited by disciplinary board from certifying prescribed inspection and repair of windows for six months and eight months
2 December 2021	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-16 Cladding Press Release Two co-owners given suspended jail sentence for persistently not complying with removal order

November 2021 Update
Date	Type	Content
29 November 2021	Press Release Property owners fined about $260,000 in total for persistently not complying with removal orders
28 November 2021	Press Release Property owner fined over $5,000 for not complying with mandatory window inspection statutory notice
23 November 2021	Press Release Seventeen building plans approved in September Updated Monthly Digest
22 November 2021	Legislative Amendments in operation soon Legislative amendments for the implementation of Electronic Submission Hub (Stage 1) will come into operation on 31 March 2022
12 November 2021	Press Release Qualified person prohibited by disciplinary board from certifying prescribed inspection and repair of windows for nine months Tender Notices Consultancy Services for Water Seepage Investigation and Testing in respect of WSI 2022 (WSI 2022 Non-pilot District)
3 November 2021	Press Release Unqualified person fined $60,000 for carrying out minor works Summary of Gross Floor Area Concessions in private developments
2 November 2021	Updated Status of Section 27A Order Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Section 27A Order Press Release Property owners fined about $210,000 in total for not complying with removal orders

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