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Thursday, May 17, 1973
MEASURES TO CLEAR BACKLOG OF BUILDING APPLICATIONS
Special measures are being introduced to clear the backlog of
building applications in the Buildings Ordinance Office.
The Building Authority announced today that for a period of about
six weeks, starting from now, the B.0.0. will be inspecting plans on the
basis of a general rather than a detailed examination.
A spokesman for the Office emphasised that the temporary speed-
up of procedures will in no way affect the rigorous checking of all plans
to ensure structural stability and hillside site stability which is being
carried out now; "safety factors will continue to be regarded as the first
priority".
In fact, he said, it is proposed to strengthen the resources
of the team of engineers now engaged on this work within the Buildings
Ordinance Office by taking on consultants to supplement their efforts.
In addition, the systematic checking and inspection of construction
work on site, and the testing of materials as and when necessary, will continue,
the spokesman said.
The usual practice of a physical inspection before an Occupation
Permit is issued will not be affected.
All authorised architects have been informed of this temporary
variation in procedures in a circular letter from the Building Authority (the Director of Public Works, Mr. J.J. Robson).
The letter
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