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SECRETARY FOR LANDS WORKS:
Yes Sir, we could certainly look
into this and I will approach the Building Authority with this
suggestion.
(in Cantonese)
MR. POON CHI-FAIL:
Sir, although the installation of such
fixtures do not require prior approval, will the Administration
consider requiring the people concerned to take regular inspections
to ensure safety?
SECRETARY FOR LANDS AND WORKS: Sir, as I
mentioned earlier, in the past we have always regarded this as
being self-regulating, with the onus on the owner.
The
stipulation of the need for mandatory maintenance
on the part of the owners would
and it is doubtful whether
require
policing
the cost of this would really be
proportionate to the benefits that we might receive. However,
it would perhaps be useful if we could get an idea of the quantum
of the problem. I will ask the Building Authority for their
comments on this point, and I would be happy again to give a
written reply to Mr. POON. (See Annex VIII)