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applicant to verify compliance direct to USD/RSD in respect of requirements relating to matters of fact, for example, whether a fish tank on a canopy has been removed; whether a doorway has been widened from 800 millimetres to 850 millimetres;
the applicant's authorised person or registered structural engineer to verify compliance direct to USD/RSD in respect of requirements which involve a professional appraisal relative to well established standards; for example, whether the provision of means of escape meets with stipulated standards; whether any part of the premises is overloaded; and
the applicant's authorised person or registered structural engineer to verify compliance to Buildings Department in cases of more serious concerns about building safety.
"These simplified procedures will bring about a significant reduction, about two-third, of the normal time required in processing restaurant licence applications. Random checking will also be carried out to monitor the certification arrangements.
"If public safety is subsequently found to be compromised as a result of the premises being licensed on the basis of inaccurate information, the Buildings Department will take action under the Buildings Ordinance to remove any danger and/or carry out other appropriate enforcement actions." Mr Lau said.
The Buildings Department is consulting the two licensing authorities and plans to implement the new procedures as soon as the results of all consultations are taken into account, including the views of the restaurant trade.
"If the new system is found to be effective, it may be extended to other kinds of licensing, such as cinemas, or child care centres," Mr Lau said.
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