Domestic Buildings
3.03. The demand for all types of domestic buildings continued unabated, and tenement structures still dominated the scene. A number of large private building lots were being redeveloped by the erection of multi-storeyed buildings fronting on private streets and in this case considerable sums of money were saved because fees are not chargeable for balconies and canopies over private streets.
3.04. 7 plans for new hotels were approved, and interest in this field appeared to be growing. Two large hotels in the central area of Hong Kong and one in Nathan Road, Kowloon, were expected to be completed in 12 to 18 months.
Non-domestic Buildings
3.05. These included factories, schools, and cinemas and theatres. There were 9 of the latter, more than twice the number in the previous year. Non-Government schools were erected at the rate of more than 2 per month.
Dangerous Buildings
3.06. 15 Closure Orders were obtained for buildings which had become dangerous by fire, dilapidation or other causes, and 127 notices to repair premises in a dangerous condition were issued. A total of 93 emergency Police calls were answered which was considerably lower than in the previous 2 years, owing to the fortunate lack of rainstorms or severe typhoons.
Assistance to other Government Departments
3.07. Routine inspections were made on behalf of the Police who are the licensing authority of places of public entertainment and printing establishments. Inspections were also made on behalf of the Education Department in connexion with the registration of schools and minor repair works to be done to school buildings. Continued assistance was given to the Urban Services Department concerning the structural safety of restaurant premises. The office also assisted the Architectural Office in checking structural plans and calculations for Government building projects undertaken and supervised by authorized architects.
Buildings completed
3.08. 675 new buildings were completed during the year, 491 being for domestic use.
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Domestic Buildings
3.03. The demand for all types of domestic buildings continued unabated, and tenement structures still dominated the scene. A number of large private building lots were being redeveloped by the erection of multi-storeyed buildings fronting on private streets and in this case considerable sums of money were saved because fees are not chargeable for balconies and canopies over private streets.
3.04. 7 plans for new hotels were approved, and interest in this field appeared to be growing. Two large hotels in the central area of Hong Kong and one in Nathan Road, Kowloon, were expected to be com- pleted in 12 to 18 months.
Non-domestic Buildings
3.05. These included factories, schools, and cinemas and theatres. There were 9 of the latter, more than twice the number in the previous year. Non-Government schools were erected at the rate of more than 2 per month.
Dangerous Buildings
3.06. 15 Closure Orders were obtained for buildings which had become dangerous by fire, dilapidation or other causes, and 127 notices to repair premises in a dangerous condition were issued. A total of 93 emergency Police calls were answered which was considerably lower than in the previous 2 years, owing to the fortunate lack of rainstorms or severe typhoons.
Assistance to other Government Departments
3.07. Routine inspections were made on behalf of the Police who are the licensing authority of places of public entertainment and printing establishments. Inspections were also made on behalf of the Education Department in connexion with the registration of schools and minor repair works to be done to school buildings. Continued assistance was given to the Urban Services Department concerning the structural safety of restaurant premises. The office also assisted the Architectural Office in checking structural plans and calculations for Government building projects undertaken and supervised by authorized architects.
Buildings completed
3.08. 675 new buildings were completed during the year, 491 being for domestic use.
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