The flowchart for Validation Scheme is illustrated as follows:
The person who arranged for the inspection
Initiate the validation
Appointment of Appointed Person
See Eligible Professionals/Contractors
of the unauthorised minor amenity features to ensure that the safety requirements and the respective specifications are met.
Submission of specified form
Within 14 days after the completion of the inspection
under simplified requirements of Minor Works Control System if required before validation
Notify Buildings Department
For Class I and II unauthorised minor amenity features:
- Notify BD of the commencement of minor works (Form MW01 or MW03) at least 7 days before carrying out the works
- With photographs, prescribed plans & details and related documents
For All classes of unauthorised minor amenity features:
- Notify BD of completion within 14 days after completing the works (Form MW06-1, MW06-2 or MW06-3)
- With photographs & description showing the physical condition of the unauthorised minor amenity features(1)
- Certify that the unauthorised minor amenity features are structurally safe and comply with the BO(2)
Notes:
- Include report on physical condition of the unauthorised minor amenity features as inspected, safety inspection report, prescribed plans & details, photographs & description as required according to the corresponding class of minor works of the unauthorised minor amenity features to be validated as necessary.
- Except section 14(1) of BO & Building (Administration) Regulation 25.
Validation of minor amenity features in the common parts of a building
If the unauthorised minor amenity features are erected at the exterior or other common parts of the building, the person who arranges for the validation should liaise with the owners concerned or the co-owners of the building/owners' corporation or the management company regarding the right of use of such exterior or common parts, especially before the commencement of strengthening works (if any), and to observe all obligations as stipulated in the deed of mutual covenant of the building.
The obligations include but not limited to the arrangement of third party liability insurance.
Failing to obtain such consent may lead to a breach of the deed of mutual covenant of the building and the owners of the person who arranges for the validation may be liable to civil proceedings and bearing of civil liabilities.