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Amongst other collapses were those of :-
Nos. 1, and 5, Wongueichong Village.
No. 90, Connaught Road West.
B. O, Works,
Verandahs of Nos. 164, and 165, Queen's Road West, and No. 129, Queen's Road East.
Several others of a minor nature which do not call for special comment.
31. Tests of Mortar--Attention was given to the testing of mortar, 73 samples being taken from works in progress, but in no case was the mortar found to be below the accepted standard.
32. Prosecutions.--The following is a tabulated statement of the cases in which legal proceedings were taken with regard to illegal works and other nuisances, the number of convictions obtained and the amount of fines imposed :-
Nature of Offence. No. of Cases. No. of Convictions. Amount of Fines. Megal works (... divergence from approved plans, non-submission of plans before commencing building operations, construction of illegal works and occupation of matsheds, &c., without permission), 13 10 $695.00 Other nuisances (i.e., non-compliance with notices issued in connection with nuisances reported by Officers of the Sanitary Department), 41 37 $25.0033. Testing Drains.-Fees, amounting to $40.00, were collected on account of additional inspections necessitated by carelessness or negligence on the part of the parties concerned in the carrying out of the work. 149 drainage inspections were made during the year.
34. Modifications.--Written modifications of various Sections of the Ordinance were granted in 81 cases under the powers conferred by Section 264 b. This shows an increase of 23 as compared with 1920.
35. Applications and Appeals to the Governor-in-Council under Section 265.--Applications for modifications of various Sections of the Ordinance were made to the Governor-in-Council in 17 cases. 16 of which were granted, (2 conditionally), the other being refused.
Appeals to the Governor-in-Council were made in 2 cases, both being granted.
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