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Public Works Department Annual Report 工務司署年報 All AI Reviewed

146. 518 drain tests were carried out in various districts.

147. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 879 inspections of licensed premises were made on behalf of other departments. 43 building collapses and landslides, and 17 fires received necessary attention.

148. Building Legislation. As far back as 1948, representations were made by a Building Costs Committee that it was desirable that the Buildings Ordinance should be amended. Much investigation was made and it was discovered that building legislation throughout the world has not generally been brought up to date. In October 1951, the Chief Building Surveyor was seconded for Special Duties, which included the preparation of new Building Legislation. The Draft Bill is short and its function is principally to provide enabling powers for Building Regulations which can easily be amended to keep pace with building research. The Draft Regulations are at present being considered by a Building Regulations Committee which has been appointed for this purpose.

CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE

Superintendent of Crown Lands and Surveys, M. I. De Ville, F.R.I.C.S.

Crown Lands

149. Revenue. The total amount of revenue billed, including $582,779.90 collected by the District Commissioner, New Territories, as compared with the previous year was as under:-

1953/54 1952/53 Premia on land sales, etc. $5,428,386.77 $6,031,252.72 Boundary Stones and Survey Fees Permit Fees 17,149.33 13,239.07 2,954,359.22 3,458,538.34 Plans sold to the public 3,255.50 2,462.00 30 $8,403,150.82 $9,505,492.13

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146. 518 drain tests were carried out in various districts. 147. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 879 inspections of licensed premises were made on behalf of other departments. 43 building collapses and landslides, and 17 fires received necessary attention. 148. Building Legislation. As far back as 1948, representations were made by a Building Costs Committee that it was desirable that the Buildings Ordinance should be amended. Much investigation was made and it was discovered that building legislation throughout the world has not generally been brought up to date. In October 1951, the Chief Building Surveyor was seconded for Special Duties, which included the preparation of new Building Legislation. The Draft Bill is short and its function is principally to provide enabling powers for Building Regulations which can easily be amended to keep pace with building research. The Draft Regulations are at present being considered by a Building Regulations Committee which has been appointed for this purpose. CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE Superintendent of Crown Lands and Surveys, M. I. De Ville, F.R.I.C.S. Crown Lands 149. Revenue. The total amount of revenue billed, including $582,779.90 collected by the District Commissioner, New Territories, as compared with the previous year was as under:- 1953/54 1952/53 Premia on land sales, etc. $5,428,386.77 $6,031,252.72 Boundary Stones and Survey Fees Permit Fees 17,149.33 13,239.07 2,954,359.22 3,458,538.34 Plans sold to the public 3,255.50 2,462.00 30 $8,403,150.82 $9,505,492.13

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146. 518 drain tests were carried out in various districts. 147. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 879 inspections of licensed premises were made on behalf of other departments. 43 building collapses and landslides, and 17 fires received necessary attention. 148. Building Legislation. As far back as 1948, representa- tions were made by a Building Costs Committee that it was desirable that the Buildings Ordinance should be amended. Much investigation was made and it was discovered that build- ing legislation throughout the world has not generally been brought up to date. In October 1951, the Chief Building Surveyor was seconded for Special Duties, which included the preparation of new Building Legislation. The Draft Bill is short and its function is principally to provide enabling powers for Building Regulations which can easily be amended to keep pace with building research. The Draft Regulations are at present being considered by a Building Regulations Committee which has been appointed for this purpose. CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE Superintendent of Crown Lands and Surveys, M. I. De Ville, F.R.I.C.S. Crown Lands 149. Revenue. The total amount of revenue billed, includ- ing $582,779.90 collected by the District Commissioner, New Territories, as compared with the previous year was as under: - 1953/54 1952/53 Premia on land sales, etc. $5,428,386.77 $6,031,252.72 Boundary Stones and Survey Fees Permit Fees 17,149.33 13,239.07 2,954,359.22 3,458,538.34 Plans sold to the public 3,255.50 2,462.00 30 $8,403,150.82 $9,505,492,13

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146. 518 drain tests were carried out in various districts.

148. Building Legislation. As far back as 1948, representa- tions were made by a Building Costs Committee that it was desirable that the Buildings Ordinance should be amended. Much investigation was made and it was discovered that build- ing legislation throughout the world has not generally been brought up to date. In October 1951, the Chief Building Surveyor was seconded for Special Duties, which included the preparation of new Building Legislation. The Draft Bill is short and its function is principally to provide enabling powers for Building Regulations which can easily be amended to keep pace with building research. The Draft Regulations are at present being considered by a Building Regulations Committee which has been appointed for this purpose.

CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE

Superintendent of Crown Lands and Surveys, M. I. De Ville, F.R.I.C.S.

Crown Lands

149. Revenue. The total amount of revenue billed, includ- ing $582,779.90 collected by the District Commissioner, New Territories, as compared with the previous year was as under: -

1953/54

1952/53

Premia on land sales, etc.

$5,428,386.77

$6,031,252.72

Boundary Stones and Survey Fees

Permit Fees

17,149.33

13,239.07

2,954,359.22

3,458,538.34

Plans sold to the public

3,255.50

2,462.00

$8,403,150.82 $9,505,492,13

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