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MR. CHENG:
Sir, as I am aware the structural supports to
heavy air-conditioning plant could be sizeable and are mostly
made of steel, which is one of the major structural materials
like reinforced concrete. Will Government inform this Council
why structural steel work in this instance is not regarded as
building works for the purpose of approval under the Buildings
Ordinance?
SECRETARY FOR LANDS AND WORKS:
I have to admit. Sir, that
I really do not know the answer to that. There is obviously a
distinction here between what is 'building works' and what are
'fixtures', and as I have mentioned in my main reply, this type
of plant which is a fixture is not
within the Ordinance.
Sir,
from
the
to
find
out
regarded as 'building works'
I would need to take advice,
Building
Authority
what distinction has been drawn between
building works and fixtures, and I should be happy to give
Mr. CHENG a written reply to his enquiry. (See Annex VII )
MR. CHUNG : Sir,
to
the installations I refer are the industrial water tanks. As
the installation of such' tanks is so common and they may pose
potential danger to the public, may I know whether the Government
will consider amending the Building Regulations
to
require
industrial buildings to provide proper space
for these water tanks?