304
312
?
compulsory
A
and it renders such compensation where the case of infection
has been duly reported.
This latter provision has been added as an induce-
ment to the Chinese to report cases of infectious disease as
soon as they occur. This they are very remiss in doing owing
to the fear of the inconvenience of, and possible loss caused
by disinfection of their dwellings.
Section 101 (1). The thickness of the
wall of new buildings has been increased. The scale adopted
is based on that followed in the Glasgow Act 1900 and the
numerous collapses of tenement houses which occurred during
the heavy rains and gales of last summer prove that an increas-
ed thickness of walls is desirable.
Section 102 (1). Before this Ordinance
came into force there was power to limit walls of the thick-
ness specified under the old law to 35 feet in length clear
of cross walls. This Ordinance in consideration of the in-
creased thickness specified admits of walls 40 feet in length
being built clear of cross walls. Beyond this limit further
increased thickness is required for walls up to 60 feet in
length. Special power is given the Building Authority in
respect of walls of greater length than 60 feet.
Sections 108, 120, and 122, are new and
are aimed at preventing rats from infesting Chinese tenement
houses.
Section 136. A limit to the height of
houses, in relation to the width of streets, from which
balconies may be projected, is imposed in order to prevent the
obstruction