Dear Sir/ Madam,

The Building Authority (BA) has just issued the following new Practice Note for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers and Registered Geotechnical Engineers. You may wish to view/download the document vide the attached link:

Practice Note for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers and Registered Geotechnical Engineers APP-162 "Conditions and Requirements Imposed under the Buildings Ordinance upon Granting Approval and Consent"
https://www.bd.gov.hk/doc/en/resources/codes-and-references/practice-notes-and-circular-letters/pnap/APP/APP162.pdf

This new practice note summaries the common conditions and requirements that the Building Authority may impose under section 17 of the Buildings Ordinance when approving plan submissions and/or granting consent to the commencement and carrying out of building/street works.

You may wish to view/download the document vide the attached link :
https://www.bd.gov.hk/en/resources/codes-and-references/common-conditions-and-requirements/index.html

2. Frequent visits to the BD's homepage at www.bd.gov.hk will keep you abreast of the BA's latest announcements.

Technical Services Section
Buildings Department