5.24 The advent of the rainstorms of mid-June escalated dangerous building work with emergencies demanding the total activities of the Division augmented by staff from other Divisions. This continued at high pressure for several weeks and at a lower level throughout the year. There were many emergency demolitions and the clearance and recovery work at Kotewall Court alone occupied the staff of the Division, assisted by officers from other Divisions, working round the clock on a shift basis for 10 weeks.
5.25 In the latter part of the year it was possible to re-commence survey of potentially dangerous buildings on a planned survey basis, and many buildings have been closed and demolished or repaired as a result, while the routine re-inspection of suspect buildings has continued and many were found to have deteriorated to a point where closure and demolition is necessary.
5.26 The Division is also responsible for action under the Demolished Buildings (Redevelopment of Sites) Ordinance by the service of Redevelopment Notices which enable displaced tenants to claim compensation and re-housing, while the service of Redevelopment Orders where appropriate requires the redevelopment of the property within a specified period.
5.27 Action in connection with the repair of defective drainage continued at a high level with the size and scope of the work increasing in large building complexes in multiple ownership.
5.28 The Division inspected and reported on buildings which may be affected by Mass Transit proposals.
WORKS DIVISION
Chief Building Surveyor:
G. F. HOGG, F.R.I.C.S., C.Eng., M.I.Struct.E.
5.29 This new Division was formed to take over all works functions of the Buildings Ordinance Office arising from the necessity to carry out works ordered under the Buildings Ordinance in default of owners, mainly in connection with the demolition or repair of dangerous buildings and signs, control and enforcement cases, defective drainage, and danger arising from site formation or landslips associated with buildings.
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5.24 The advent of the rainstorms of mid-June escalated dangerous building work with emergencies demanding the total activities of the Division augmented by staff from other Divisions. This continued at high pressure for several weeks and at a lower level throughout the year. There were many emergency demolitions and the clearance and recovery work at Kotewall Court alone occupied the staff of the Division, assisted by officers from other Divisions, working round the clock on a shift basis for 10 weeks.
5.25 In the latter part of the year it was possible to re-commence survey of potentially dangerous buildings on a planned survey basis. and many buildings have been closed and demolished or repaired as a result, while the routine re-inspection of suspect buildings has con- tinued and many were found to have deteriorated to a point where closure and demolition is necessary.
5.26 The Division is also responsible for action under the Demo- lished Buildings (Redevelopment of Sites) Ordinance by the service of Redevelopment Notices which enable displaced tenants to claim compensation and re-housing, while the service of Redevelopment Orders where appropriate requires the redevelopment of the property within a specified period.
5.27 Action in connection with the repair of defective drainage continued at a high level with the size and scope of the work increasing in large building complexes in multiple ownership.
5.28 The Division inspected and reported on buildings which may be affected by Mass Transit proposals.
WORKS DIVISION
Chief Building Surveyor:
G. F. HOGG, F.R.I.C.S., C.Eng., M.I.Struct.E.
5.29 This new Division was formed to take over all works functions of the Buildings Ordinance Office arising from the necessity to carry out works ordered under the Buildings Ordinance in default of owners, mainly in connection with the demolition or repair of dangerous build- ings and signs, control and enforcement cases, defective drainage, and danger arising from site formation or landslips associated with buildings.
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