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Whether the

Chinese need

to be consulted/ informed and

Item &

JD/BL reference

Action

Officer*

if so, timing

f. To review standards

specification for

construction,

design, etc.

*S for W

SCA

Annex I Section X : Culture and Education

CA Branch Liaison Officer: PAS(CA) 1

Date for HMG/HKG

to start deliberation

Present Position

A Steering Group has been formed to establish and endorse construction standards for the construction industry.

The first such standard, for the

sampling and testing of concrete, has been drafted and circulated for comments by the Standing Committee on Concrete Technology. It is considered that a standards institution is not necessary at this stage.

10th edition (June 1990)

Relevant Considerations

Target Completion Date

The Hong Kong

1992

Institution of

Engineers have offered to

assist if

required.

1990

(BL Art. 139)

* Please mark an

against the officer with overall responsibility.

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