4.94 Twenty-three students of the Hong Kong Technical College (Department of Building, Surveying and Structural Engineering) and seven students of the University of Hong Kong received summer vacation training in the office in the fields of building services, structural engineering and architectural work.
4.95 One junior member of the Structural Engineering Branch attended a course at the Outward Bound School, Hong Kong, during the year.
4.96 All junior staff received in-service training and thirteen were promoted by examination boards during the year. In addition, as in previous years, a training scheme for technical officers who are studying for a professional qualification (i.e. Building Surveyor or Maintenance Surveyor) was operated in conjunction with the Buildings Ordinance Office. The Officers spent periods in both the Maintenance Branch of the Architectural Office and in the Buildings Ordinance Office to broaden their experience and assist them in their studies.
Welfare
4.97 The Architectural Office held its Christmas Party which, as in previous years, was very successful and well attended by members of the staff.
4.98 The Office participated in the 5th P.W.D. Sports Day held in November 1972, taking first place in the Lawn Bowls and Sailing events, second place in table tennis and ten pin bowling, and third place in volleyball. In addition the Office also produced the Best Field Athlete, Mr. MOK Tit-keung, who won the Whitehead Cup.
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FUNCTIONS & ORGANISATION OF BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE
1972 ← 1973
PRINCIPAL
THE CONTROL OF
FUNCTIONS
(1) PRIVATE BUILDING AND STREET WORKS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING LAW
(2) PRIVATE BUILDINGS FOUND TO BE IN A DANGEROUS
OR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION.
HEAD OFFICE
RESPONSIBLE FOR POLICY & ADMINISTRATION