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Under the Buildings Ordinance, authorised persons, registered structural engineers and registered contractors have a duty to supervise and ensure that all building works are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with approved plans.

As for the procedures for approving demolition works, consent is given in two stages:

(a) Stage 1 Consent for carrying out all precautionary/temporary works (including hoardings, covered walkways, scaffoldings, catch fans, dust screens and shoring); and

(b) Stage 2 - Consent for actual demolition.

Before consent is given for commencement of works, Buildings Department staff (Development Division) would inspect the sites to ensure that all safety measures are in place.

For the guidance of authorised persons, registered structural engineers and registered contractors, the Building Authority has issued practice notes to provide them with advice on precautionary measures for safety on site and to the public.

End/Tuesday, November 14, 1995

Amendments to Betting Duty Ordinance

The Governor-in-Council has accepted the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club's (RHKJC) application to introduce a Quinella Place bet, an extension of the existing Quinella bet, at a betting duty rate of 11.5 per cent.

The Quinella Place bet requires the punter to select two horses to finish in any order in the first three places to be eligible for a dividend.