1985 Ed.]
Buildings
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(2) The authorized persons' register shall contain the following lists-
(a) list I, consisting of architects;
(b) list II, consisting of civil, municipal or structural engineers;
and
(c) list III, consisting of surveyors.
(3) The Building Authority shall keep a register (hereinafter referred to as the "structural engineers' register") of all persons who are qualified to perform the duties and functions of structural engineers (relating to more advanced structural designs of building works or street works) in accordance with this Ordinance.
(4) The Building Authority shall publish annually in the Gazette the names of-
(a) the persons included in each of the lists in the authorized persons' register; and
(b) the persons included in the structural engineers' register.
(5) (a) The Building Authority shall appoint a Committee to be known as the Authorized Persons' and Structural Engineers' Registration Committee (in this section referred to as the Registration Committee) to assist him in considering applications for inclusion in the authorized persons' register or the structural engineers' register by-
(i) examining the qualifications of applicants;
(ii) making such inquiries as it may consider necessary to ascertain whether an applicant has the prescribed experience;
(iii) conducting professional interviews with applicants; and
(iv) advising the Building Authority as to the acceptance or rejection of applications for inclusion in such registers.
(b) The Registration Committee shall consist of
(i) the Principal Government Building Surveyor as chairman;
(ii) the Government Structural Engineer, Buildings Ordinance Office;
(iii) 2 architects whose names are included in list I, nominated by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects;
(iv) 2 engineers whose names are included in list II, nominated by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers;
(v) 1 chartered surveyor whose name is included in list III, nominated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch);
(vi) 1 registered structural engineer nominated by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers; and (Replaced, 55 of 1984, s. 2)
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