B. O. O. Work,
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Other collapses and landslips are reported upon under paragraphs 39 and 40.
A statement of landslips affecting land other than private lots will be found under the heading "Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages" paragraphs 60, 61, 81, and 91.
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 Defective Building Works, Illegal works (i.e., divergence from approved plans, non-submission of plans before commencing building operations, construction of illegal works, and occupation of matsheds, &c., without permission), ....... 25 23 $595.00 Other cases (i.e., non-compliance with notices issued under the Public Health & Buildings Ordinance),.. 105 82 $2,076.00In addition to the above, fines were imposed for divergence from approved plans in the cases of three lots on Wongneichong Road, and one lot on Jordan Road. The total fines imposed amounted to $6,200.
33. Tests of Mortar.-During the year 76 samples of mortar were taken and tests carried out. It was necessary to prosecute in a number of cases. Convictions were recorded in each case and fines amounting to $510 were imposed.
34. Testing Drains.-Fees amounting to $320 were collected on account of additional inspections necessitated by carelessness or negligence on the part of persons concerned in carrying out the work.
491 drainage tests were made during the year.
35. Modifications.-Written modifications of various sections of the P. H. & B. Ordinance were granted in 80 cases, under the powers conferred by Section 264(b) as compared with the year 1924.
This shows a decrease of
B. O. O. Work,
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Other collapses and landslips are reported upon under paragraphs 39 and 40.
A statement of landslips affecting land other than private lots will be found under the heading "Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages" paragraphs 60, 61, 81, and 91.
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.
Defective Building Works, Illegal works (i.e., divergence from approv ed plans, non-submission of plans before commencing building opera- tions, construction of illegal works, and occupation of matsheds, &c., without permission), .......
Other cases (ie., non-compliance with
Dotices issued under the Public Health & Buildings Ordinance),..
No. of Cases.
No. of Convictions.
Amount of Fines.
595.00
25
23
1,380.00
105
82
2,076,00
In addition to the above, fines were imposed for divergence from approved plaus in the cases of three lots on Wongneichong Road, and one lot on Jordan Road. The total fines imposed amounted to $6,200.
33. Tests of Mortar.-During the year 76 samples of mortar were taken and tests carried out. It was necessary to prosecute in a number of cases. Convictions were recorded in each case and fines amounting to $510 were imposed.
34. Testing Drains.-Fees amounting to $320 were collected : on account of additional inspections necessitated by carelessness or negligence on the part of persons concerned in carrying out the work.
491 drainage tests were made during the year.
35. Modifications.-Written modifications of various sections of the P. H. & B. Ordinance were granted in 80 cases, under the powers conferred by Section 264 b 181 as compared with the year 1924.
This shows a decrease of
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