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1984 Ed.]

Building (Planning) Regulations

[CAP. 123

F 23

[Subsidiary]

(3) For the purposes of this regulation a massive rock face shall be deemed to be a retaining wall.

48. Any retaining wall, which forms part of any domestic building shall, subject to the provisions of regulation 27-

(a) be properly waterproofed to prevent dampness in the building;

(b) be properly insulated to prevent condensation on the internal face of any room intended for habitation within the building.

49. (1) No building shall be used both-

(a) for domestic purposes; and

(b) for the manufacture or storage of such substances or articles as are classified as dangerous goods under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance; or

(c) as a motor repair shop; or

(d) as a vulcanizing shop; or

(e) for automobile or carriage painting; or

(f) as a paint shop where paint or varnish is manufactured or mixed; or

(g) as a dry cleaning establishment,

unless exempted by the Building Authority, who may prescribe such structural and other requirements as in his opinion are necessary.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), where a building is used for any of the purposes specified in sub-paragraphs (b) to (g) thereof, any part of such building, not exceeding 50 m2 in area, may be used as a residence for a caretaker or other person employed in connexion with the maintenance of or provision of services for such building.

Retaining wall forming part of a building.

Building not to be used for domestic purposes and for dangerous trade. L.N. 54/69.

(Cap. 295.)

L.N. 294/76.

PART VII

TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

50. (1) (a) In these regulations temporary buildings shall mean any building for which a permit is issued on a temporary basis and is-

(i) required only for a short time;

(ii) constructed of short lived materials; or

(iii) constructed as a contractor's shed required in connexion with the erection of permanent buildings.

(b) The Building Authority may, in his discretion, include any building constructed on land held on licence.

Definition of temporary buildings and short lived materials.

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1984 Ed.] Building (Planning) Regulations [CAP. 123 F 23 [Subsidiary] (3) For the purposes of this regulation a massive rock face shall be deemed to be a retaining wall. 48. Any retaining wall, which forms part of any domestic building shall, subject to the provisions of regulation 27- (a) be properly waterproofed to prevent dampness in the building; (b) be properly insulated to prevent condensation on the internal face of any room intended for habitation within the building. 49. (1) No building shall be used both- (a) for domestic purposes; and (b) for the manufacture or storage of such substances or articles as are classified as dangerous goods under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance; or (c) as a motor repair shop; or (d) as a vulcanizing shop; or (e) for automobile or carriage painting; or (f) as a paint shop where paint or varnish is manufactured or mixed; or (g) as a dry cleaning establishment, unless exempted by the Building Authority, who may prescribe such structural and other requirements as in his opinion are necessary. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), where a building is used for any of the purposes specified in sub-paragraphs (b) to (g) thereof, any part of such building, not exceeding 50 m2 in area, may be used as a residence for a caretaker or other person employed in connexion with the maintenance of or provision of services for such building. Retaining wall forming part of a building. Building not to be used for domestic purposes and for dangerous trade. L.N. 54/69. (Cap. 295.) L.N. 294/76. PART VII TEMPORARY BUILDINGS 50. (1) (a) In these regulations temporary buildings shall mean any building for which a permit is issued on a temporary basis and is- (i) required only for a short time; (ii) constructed of short lived materials; or (iii) constructed as a contractor's shed required in connexion with the erection of permanent buildings. (b) The Building Authority may, in his discretion, include any building constructed on land held on licence. Definition of temporary buildings and short lived materials.
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1984 Ed.] Building (Planning) Regulations [CAP. 123 F 23 [Subsidiary] (3) For the purposes of this regulation a massive rock face shall be deemed to be a retaining wall. 48. Any retaining wall, which forms part of any domestic building shall, subject to the provisions of regulation 27- (a) be properly waterproofed to prevent dampness in the building; (b) be properly insulated to prevent condensation on the internal face of any room intended for habitation within the building. 49. (1) No building shall be used both- (a) for domestic purposes; and (b) for the manufacture or storage of such substances or articles as are classified as dangerous goods under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance; or (c) as a motor repair shop; or (d) as a vulcanizing shop; or (e) for automobile or carriage painting; or () as a paint shop where paint or varnish is manufactured or mixed; or (g) as a dry cleaning establishment. unless exempted by the Building Authority, who may prescribe such structural and other requirements as in his opinion are necessary. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), where a building is used for any of the purposes specified in sub-paragraphs (b) to (g) thereof, any part of such building, not exceeding 50 m2 in area, may be used as a residence for a caretaker or other person employed in connexion with the maintenance of or provision of services for such building. Retaining wall forming part of a building. Building not to be used for domestic purposes and for dangerous trade. L.N. 54/69. (Cap. 295.) L.N. 294/76. PART VII TEMPORARY BUILDINGS 50. (1) (a) In these regulations temporary buildings shall mean any building for which a permit is issued on a temporary basis and is- (i) required only for a short time; (ii) constructed of short lived materials; or (iii) constructed as a contractor's shed required in con- nexion with the erection of permanent buildings. (b) The Building Authority may, in his discretion, include any building constructed on land held on licence. Definition of temporary buildings and short lived materials.
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1984 Ed.]

Building (Planning) Regulations

[CAP. 123

F 23

[Subsidiary]

(3) For the purposes of this regulation a massive rock face shall be deemed to be a retaining wall.

48. Any retaining wall, which forms part of any domestic building shall, subject to the provisions of regulation 27-

(a) be properly waterproofed to prevent dampness in the

building;

(b) be properly insulated to prevent condensation on the internal face of any room intended for habitation within the building.

49. (1) No building shall be used both-

(a) for domestic purposes; and

(b) for the manufacture or storage of such substances or articles as are classified as dangerous goods under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance; or

(c) as a motor repair shop; or

(d) as a vulcanizing shop; or

(e) for automobile or carriage painting; or

() as a paint shop where paint or varnish is manufactured or

mixed; or

(g) as a dry cleaning establishment.

unless exempted by the Building Authority, who may prescribe such structural and other requirements as in his opinion are necessary.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), where a building is used for any of the purposes specified in sub-paragraphs (b) to (g) thereof, any part of such building, not exceeding 50 m2 in area, may be used as a residence for a caretaker or other person employed in connexion with the maintenance of or provision of services for such building.

Retaining wall forming part of a building.

Building not to be used for domestic

purposes and for dangerous trade. L.N. 54/69.

(Cap. 295.)

L.N. 294/76.

PART VII

TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

50. (1) (a) In these regulations temporary buildings shall mean any building for which a permit is issued on a temporary basis and is-

(i) required only for a short time;

(ii) constructed of short lived materials; or

(iii) constructed as a contractor's shed required in con- nexion with the erection of permanent buildings.

(b) The Building Authority may, in his discretion, include any

building constructed on land held on licence.

Definition of temporary buildings and short lived materials.

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