The following tables contain the common conditions and requirements that may be imposed during approval and consent for specific structural materials/components and structural forms/construction methods and for enhancing site safety supervision as referred in Appendix A of PNAP APP-162 and circular letter dated 28 March 2024:
Table A: Common conditions and requirements imposed in approval letter for structural materials/components
| Type of Structural Material/Component | Current version Note 1 | Previous version(s) Note 2 |
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1. General Requirements |
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a.Foundation Works
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SE-SC1 (5-2023) | |
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b.Foundation Works with Significant Geotechnical Content
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SE-SA20 (9-2020) | |
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c.Sheet Piling/Pile Wall/Diaphragm Wall/Excavation and Lateral Support Works
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SE-SC2 (5-2023) | |
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d.Superstructure Works and Structural (Alterations and Additions) Works
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SE-SC3 (4-2023) | |
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e.Superstructure Works and Structural (Alterations and Additions) (Miscellaneous)
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SE-SC4 (4-2023) | |
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f.Temporary steel platform erected on slopes/retaining walls for the construction of Foundations Works
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SE-SC5 (4-2023) | |
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g.Superstructure works involving mobile plants and tower cranes
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SE-SA31 (8-2024) | |
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a.Cementitious or Polymer Based Grouted Bolts/Dowels/Reinforcing Bars Works
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SE-SA19C (12-2023) | |
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b.Drilled-in Anchors used for Cantilevered Structure/Hanger/Curtain Wall Remedial Works
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SE-SA19A (12-2023) | |
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c.Drilled-in Anchors used for Works other than Cantilevered Structure/Hanger/Curtain Wall Remedial Works
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SE-SA19B (12-2023) | |
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d.Steel T Bolts with Cast-in Channels used for Curtain Wall/Cladding Works
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SE-SA27 (12-2023) | |
3. Elastomeric/Mechanical Bearing |
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| Elastomeric/Mechanical Bearing Works | SE-SA28 (1-2024) | |
4. Mechanical Coupler |
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a.Type 1 Mechanical Couplers for Steel Reinforcing Bars
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SE-SA24A (1-2021) | |
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b.Type 2 Mechanical Couplers for Steel Reinforcing Bars
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SE-SA24 (1-2021) | |
5. Reinforced Concrete |
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a.Cantilevered Reinforced Concrete Structure Works
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See Table B item 3 | --- |
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b.High Strength Concrete Works (Concrete Grade higher than C60)
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SE-SA1A (4-2022) | |
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c.Precast Concrete Works
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See Table B item 13 | --- |
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d.Prestressed Concrete Works
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See Table B item 14 | --- |
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e.Reinforced Concrete Works
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SE-SA1 (4-2022) | |
6. Stone Cladding Panel |
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| Cladding Works | See Table B item 6 | --- |
7. Structural Glass |
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a.Curtain Wall Works
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See Table B item 5 | --- |
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b.Glass Balustrade/Glass Canopy/Glass Wall/Skylight/Window/Window Wall Works
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See Table B item 10 | --- |
8. Stainless Steel |
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| Stainless Steel Works | SE-SA3A (9-2020) | SE-SA3A (2014_09) |
9. Structural Aluminium |
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| Structural Aluminium Works | SE-SA18 (9-2020) | SE-SA18 (2014_04) |
10. Structural Steel |
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a.Structural Steel Works
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SE-SA3 (12-2023) | |
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b.Structural Steel Cantilevered Structures for External Use (such as canopy, signboard, curtain wall etc. with cantilevered elements)
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See Table B item 18 | --- |
11. Tensile Fabric/Wire Rope and Terminations/Keder Fixing Device |
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| Tensile Fabric/Wire Rope and Terminations/Keder Fixing Device Works | SE-SA26 (1-2021) | SE-SA26 (2014_05) |
Note 1: Please ALWAYS refer to the version of the item as stated in the approval/consent letter.
Note 2: Previous version(s) since 2014 are provided for reference.
Table B: Common conditions and requirements imposed in approval letter for different types of structural forms/construction methods
| Type of Structural Form/Construction method | Latest version Note 1 | Previous version(s) Note 2 |
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1. General Requirements |
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| General Requirements | See Table A item 1 | --- |
2. General – Superstructure and Substructure |
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a.Basement Works
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SE-SA11A (9-2020) | SE-SA11A (2014_04) |
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b.Manhole/Petrol Interceptor/Grease Trap/Septic Tank/Cesspool Works
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SE-SA11B (9-2020) | --- |
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c.Pile Cap Works
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SE-SA10 (9-2020) | |
3. Cantilevered Reinforced Concrete Structure Works |
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| Cantilevered Reinforced Concrete Structure Works | SE-SA12 (1-2021) | --- |
4. Channel Planking/Sheet Piling/Pile Wall/Diaphragm Wall/Grout Curtain Works |
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a.Channel Planking/Sheet Piling/Pile Wall/Grout Curtain Works
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SE-SA8 (9-2020) | |
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b.Diaphragm Wall
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SE-SA8A (5-2021) | |
5. Curtain Wall Works |
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| Curtain Wall Works | SE-SA15A (4-2024) | |
6. Cladding Works |
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| Cladding Works | SE-SA13 (9-2021) | |
7. Demolition |
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Demolition Works - for demolition works requiring the employment of Registered Specialist Contractor (Demolition) |
SE-SA23 (1-2021) | |
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Demolition Works - for demolition works allowing the employment of Registered General Building Contractor/Registered Specialist Contractor (Demolition) |
SE-SA23A (9-2020) | SE-SA23A (2014_04) |
8. Excavation and Lateral Support Works |
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| Excavation and Lateral Support Works | SE-SA9 (11-2022) | |
9. Foundation |
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a.Foundation Works (Driven Piles – Other than Precast Prestressed Spun Concrete Piles and Steel Bearing Piles)
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SE-SA4 (9-2020) | |
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b.Foundation Works - (Driven Steel Bearing Piles)
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SE-SA4B (1-2023) | |
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c.Foundation Works (Steel Bearing Piles Driven to Bedrock)
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SE-SA4C (1-2023) | |
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d.Foundation Works (Driven Precast Prestressed Spun Concrete Piles)
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SE-SA4A (1-2023) | |
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e.Foundation Works (Large Diameter Bored Piles)
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SE-SA6 (12-2023) | |
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f.Foundation Works (Mini-piles)
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SE-SA5B (5-2021) | |
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g.Foundation Works (Rock Penetration Composite Piles)
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SE-SA5C (5-2021) | |
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h.Foundation Works (Small Diameter Bored Piles)
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SE-SA5 (5-2021) | |
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i.Foundation Works (Socketed Steel H-piles)
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SE-SA5A (5-2021) | |
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j.Foundation Works (Spread Footings/Rafts) with Foundation Units Founded on Rock
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SE-SA7A (5-2021) | |
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k.Foundation Works (Spread Footings/Rafts) with Foundation Units Founded on Soil
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SE-SA7 (5-2021) | |
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l.Foundation Works (Steel Shear Piles)
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SE-SA4D (9-2020) | |
10. Glass Balustrade/Glass Canopy/Glass Wall/Skylight/Window/Window Wall Works |
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| Glass Balustrade/Glass Canopy/Glass Wall/Skylight/Window/Window Wall Works | SE-SA21A (4-2024) | |
11. Glass Reinforced Polyester Water Tank Works |
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| Glass Reinforced Polyester Water Tank Works | SE-SA25 (9-2020) | SE-SA25 (2014_04) |
12. Ground Investigation Works in Scheduled Areas |
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| Ground Investigation Works in Scheduled Areas | SE-SA16 (9-2020) | SE-SA16 (2014_04) |
13. Precast Concrete Works |
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| Precast Concrete Works | SE-SA2A (5-2022) | |
14. Prestressed Concrete Works |
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| Prestressed Concrete Works | SE-SA2 (4-2022) | |
15. Retaining Wall Works |
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| Retaining Wall Works | SE-SA11 (9-2020) | |
16. Signboard Works |
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| Signboard Works | SE-SA22 (9-2020) | SE-SA22 (2014_04) |
17. Soil Nail/Rock Dowel Works |
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| Soil Nail/Rock Dowel Works | SE-SA17 (5-2021) | |
18. Structural Steel Cantilevered Structures for External Use |
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| Structural Steel Cantilevered Structures for External Use | SE-SA14 (9-2020) | SE-SA14 (2014_04) |
19. Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Works |
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| Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Works | SE-SA30 (5-2022) | SE-SA30 (12-2021) |
20. Anchorage System for Flexible Barrier Works |
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| Anchorage System for Flexible Barrier Works | SE-SA17A (6-2023) | --- |
Note 1: Please ALWAYS refer to the version of the item as stated in the approval/consent letter.
Note 2: Previous version(s) since 2014 are provided for reference.
Points to Note
- The common conditions and requirements should be read in conjunction with the approval/consent letter.
- Please refer to the applicable version as stated in the approval/consent letter.
- Authorized Person (AP)/Registered Structural Engineer (RSE)/Registered Geotechnical Engineer (RGE)/Authorized Signatory(AS) should carefully study and observe the conditions and requirements imposed in the approval and/or consent letter in discharging their respective duties and responsibilities under the Buildings Ordinance.
Updating of Information
The Administrator reserves the right to change, alter, add or delete, revise and update any information contained in the standard condition at such time and in such manner as it considers appropriate.