the skyline in these areas. Similar but less intensive development took place at mid-levels West of Glenealy, where many old buildings were demolished to make way for new. Parts of Kowloon followed the same pattern, particularly along both sides of Nathan Road. The erection of tall buildings inevitably means expensive foundations. In many cases, these buildings were designed in accordance with the latest codes which permitted reduced loadings and higher stresses in steel and concrete, and in one or two projects structural steel was used, all of which tended to reduce the total weight of the building and consequently foundation costs.
Non-domestic buildings
120. The number of completed factories and workshops, office buildings and schools remained high and accounted for most of the buildings grouped under this heading. In the city area a number of new buildings were completed, while a few more of the old ones were scheduled for demolition.
121. Development of the new industrial town at Kwun Tong commenced in earnest. Plans were submitted for thirty-one multi-storeyed factory buildings, one large low-cost housing scheme, one block of workers' quarters and one petrol filling station.
Dangerous Buildings
122. As a result of fires and collapses a number of buildings were rendered dangerous to such an extent that eight were closed by means of a Closure Order obtained from a Magistrate. Six were dealt with by the Building Authority and two by the owners of the buildings.
Inspection on behalf of other Government departments
123. As a result of the enactment at the end of the year of legislation in connexion with the Education Ordinance, 1952, inspections were carried out on behalf of the Education Department with regard to the structural stability of buildings used for schools but not designed and constructed as such.
Structural frameworks
124. Due to the higher incidence of multi-storey buildings and improved designs, greater regard to the quality of workmanship on
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