XN000022-1973-03-22 — Page 4

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Thursday, March 22, 1973

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He added that, while informing them of the temporary concession,

letters delivered today urged that owners should take action themselves to

remove the sliding gates, in their own interests and in the interests of their

neighbours.

"We consider that the best form of security is a stout wooden door,

"If tenanta padlocked, bolted and fitted with safety chains," he said,

nevertheless require additional security they can obtain it by replacing the

■liding gates with a less objectionable form of gate such as the metal lattice

folding type which does not protrude into the corridor.

"Accordingly the Director of Fire Services has advised them in his

letters to make this change, and has invited them to seek information on this

from the Fire Prevention Bureau.'

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Meanwhile, the Buildings Ordinance Office will continue posting

orders on the premises requiring removal of all other unauthorised alterations.

The owners must commence work on this by April 2 and complete it by

If this is not done, it is the intention of the Building Authority

May 2.

to employ a government contractor to carry out the work on behalf of the owners,

who will be charged with the cost of the work.

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