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SECRETARY FOR LANDS WORKS:

Yes Sir, we could certainly look

into this and I will approach the Building Authority with this

suggestion.

(in Cantonese)

MR. POON CHI-FAIL:

Sir, although the installation of such

fixtures do not require prior approval, will the Administration

consider requiring the people concerned to take regular inspections

to ensure safety?

SECRETARY FOR LANDS AND WORKS: Sir, as I

mentioned earlier, in the past we have always regarded this as

being self-regulating, with the onus on the owner.

The

stipulation of the need for mandatory maintenance

on the part of the owners would

and it is doubtful whether

require

policing

the cost of this would really be

proportionate to the benefits that we might receive. However,

it would perhaps be useful if we could get an idea of the quantum

of the problem. I will ask the Building Authority for their

comments on this point, and I would be happy again to give a

written reply to Mr. POON. (See Annex VIII)