LAND, PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
As a further means of maintaining gas safety, the Gas Safety Ordinance was enacted in 1990. This ordinance and its associated regulations constitute a comprehensive package of safety legislation covering all aspects of fuel gas importation, manufacture, storage, transport, supply and use.
The government and the fuel gas supply industry have adopted risk assessment tech- niques for the detailed examination of all potentially-hazardous gas installations. The risk assessments facilitate the taking of remedial measures where necessary, with the aim of ensuring that residents are not exposed to unacceptable societal risk levels.
Main gas statistics and consumption details are at appendix 36.
Professional Registration
Previously there were no general statutory registration systems for professional architects or engineers in Hong Kong. Their activities were only recognised insofar as they affect- ed public health and safety. To improve professional standards and ensure that high standards are maintained while safeguarding consumer rights, the Architects Registration Ordinance 1990 and the Engineers Registration Ordinance 1990 were passed by the Legislative Council on May 3, 1990. In accordance with these ordinances, the Architects and the Engineers Registration Boards were set up with members appointed by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. The boards are independent of government and the professional bodies involved, although the admin- istration of the registration systems are carried out by the latter. The boards are currently establishing the procedures and documentation to process applications for registration.
Action has been initiated to introduce similar legislation for surveyors and planners. The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and the Hong Kong Institute of Planners are the associated professional bodies.
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