Minor Works Contractors (RMWC)
Under the Building (Minor Works) Regulation (B(MW)R), the Minor Works Control System provides a simplified control mechanism to allow the carrying out of minor works without prior approval of plans by the Buildings Authority (BA).
In order to ensure their competency, minor works contractors are required to be registered under the Buildings Ordinance (BO). A minor works contractorthat is registered in the name of a company (including sole proprietorship (i.e. individual), partnership or body corporate) to carry out various types and classes of minor works is referred to as a registered minor works contractor (company) (RMWC(Co)).
For more details on the registration process, please refer to the Practice Note for Registered Contractors (PNRC) 69 and the Guidance Notes (GN-BA25).
Forms and Frequently asked questions for minor works contractors
Under section 12(5) of the B(MW)R, an applicant registering as an RMWC(Co) must satisfy the BA the adequacy of its management structure (for a body corporate), the appropriate qualification and experience of its key personnel, the ability to have access to plants and resources, and the ability of the persons appointed to act for the applicant for the purpose of the BO.
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To apply for registration as an RMWC(Co), you should:
- hold a valid Business Registration Certificate in Hong Kong;
- appoint an Authorized Signatory (AS) and
- have access to plants and resources .
- appoint a Technical Director (TD) .
NB : The key personnel (i.e. AS/TD/Other Officer (OO) for a registered contractor will not be accepted as the key personnel for another registered contractor simultaneously .
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To apply for registration as an RMWC(Co), simply submit the completed application Form BA25 and Checklist CL-BA25 with payment of the prescribed fee, together with the following supporting information:
Duly Completed Specified Forms Body Corporate Partnership Individual Form BA25Application for Registration as a Registered Minor Works Contractor (Company) Sample Sample Sample Checklist CL-BA25 Checklist for Submission of Form BA25 Sample Sample Sample Form RR9 Declaration of Conviction/Disciplinary/Suspension Records (by the Contractor) Sample Sample Sample Form RR10 Declaration of Conviction/Disciplinary/Suspension Records (by each of the AS/TD) Sample Sample Sample Form RR12 Certification of Experience of the Proposed AS/TD Sample Sample Sample Document of Proof Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of the current Business Registration Certificate (IRDB101) Sample Sample Sample A copy of the updated certified extracts of information on the Business Register (IRBR152) Sample Sample Sample Documentary proof for access to plants Sample Sample Sample Documentary proof for access to resources
Auditor's report:Sample --- --- Balance sheet: Sample Sample Sample Undertaking Letter (Form UL1) (if applicable) Sample Sample Sample Personal Documents for each of the AS/TD Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of HKID card/passport --- --- --- A curriculum vitae (CV) (for application involving Class I only) Sample Sample Sample A copy of academic certificates
Video for requirements on qualification and experience of ASSample Sample Sample Proof of work experience in building industry Sample Sample Sample Proof of TD's experience in managing a building contractor company in Hong Kong (if the TD does not possess the required qualification or experience) Sample --- --- An Undertaking Letter for Resignation of the Post of AS/TD/OO (if applicable) Sample Sample Sample An Undertaking Letter for De-registration as a Registered Minor Works Contractor (Individual) (if applicable) Sample Sample Sample Supporting Documents (for Partnership only) Body Corporate Partnership Individual An Authorisation Letter regarding the AS(s)'s Appointment --- Sample --- Supporting Documents (for Body Corporate Only) Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of the current Annual Return (Form NAR1) (with receipt by the Companies Registry) Sample --- --- An organisation chart Sample --- --- A Resolution from the Board of Directors regarding the AS/TD's Appointment Sample --- --- Remarks:
Please note that the sample only shows the required application forms and documents for reference only. The detailed requirements for application forms/documents are subject to the Buildings Department's latest requirements.Full Set of Sample Documents Download For body corporate Sample BA25 (Body Corporate) For partnership Sample BA25 (Partnership) For individual (sole proprietorship) Sample BA25 (Individual) -
Application involving Class I minor works
- Your application will be referred to the Minor Works Contractors Registration Committee (MWCRC) for consideration within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the application.
- If your application is incomplete (i.e. supplementary information is required), BD will send you a checklist and require you to submit the outstanding documents within 3 months from the date of BD's letter. The application may be refused if the required documents are not provided within the said period.
Application not involving Class I minor works
- For a valid application (i.e. all of the required supporting documents are satisfactorily submitted together with the application form), BD will notify you the result within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the valid application.
- If referral to the MWCRC for consideration is required , an interview for your AS (and/or TD as necessary) will be arranged within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the valid application.
- If your application is incomplete (i.e. supplementary information is required), BD will send you a checklist and require you to submit the outstanding documents within 3 months from the date of BD's letter. The application may be refused if the required documents are not provided within the said period.
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- Where your proposed AS (and/or TD, as necessary) is required to attend an interview conducted by the MWCRC , BD will contact you around 4 weeks in advance of the interview schedule. If your proposed AS has not been previously accepted, he/she will be required to visit BD in person and provide his/her specimen signature.
- If your proposed AS is previously accepted (and fulfills the relevant requirements) , assessment by the MWCRC instead of interview may be sufficient.
- BD will notify you the result (i.e. allow, defer or refuse) within 3 months from the MWCRC meeting.
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- If your application is allowed, you will receive a result letter and a demand note for payment (for a registration period of 3 years).
- Upon settlement of the demand note, BD will arrange to publish the Contractor's name in the Gazette and include the name into the register of minor works contractors. You will also receive a certificate of registration in electronic form (e-Certificate) .
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Please ensure that your AS (and TD, where applicable) fulfils the minimum requirements on qualifications and experience for the proposed class and/or type of minor works intended to be added.
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To apply for additional class and/or type of minor works, simply submit the completed application Form BA25C and Checklist CL-BA25C with payment of the prescribed fee, together with the following supporting information:
Duly Completed Specified Forms Body Corporate Partnership Individual Form RR9 - Declaration of Conviction/Disciplinary/Suspension Records (by the Contractor) Sample Sample Sample Form RR10 - Declaration of Conviction/Disciplinary/Suspension Records (by each of the AS/TD) Sample Sample Sample Form RR12 - Certification of Experience of the Proposed AS/TD (For AS only) Sample Sample Sample Document of Proof Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of the current Business Registration Certificate (IRDB101) Sample Sample Sample Documentary proof for access to plants (If the addition of a higher Class is involved) Sample Sample Sample Documentary proof for access to resources (If the addition of a higher Class is involved)
Auditor's Report:Sample --- --- Balance Sheet: Sample Sample Sample Undertaking Letter (Form UL1) (if applicable) Sample Sample Sample Personal Documents for each of the AS/TD Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of HKID card/passport --- --- --- A curriculum vitae (CV) (for application involving Class I only) Sample Sample Sample A copy of academic certificates
Video for requirements on qualification and experience of ASSample Sample Sample Proof of work experience in building industry Sample Sample Sample Proof of TD's experience in managing a building contractor company in Hong Kong (if the TD does not possess the required qualification or experience) Sample --- --- Remarks:
Please note that the sample only shows the required application forms and documents for reference only. The detailed requirements for application forms/documents are subject to Building Department's latest requirements.Full Set of Sample Documents Download For body corporate Sample BA25C (Body Corporate) For partnership Sample BA25C (Partnership) For individual (sole proprietorship) Sample BA25C (Individual) -
Application involving Class I minor works
- Your application will be referred to the Minor Works Contractors Registration Committee (MWCRC) for consideration within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the application.
- If your application is incomplete (i.e. supplementary information is required), BD will send you a checklist and require you to submit the outstanding documents within 3 months from the date of BD's letter. The application may be refused if the required documents are not provided within the said period.
Application not involving Class I minor works
- For a valid application (i.e. all of the required supporting documents are satisfactorily submitted together with the application form), BD will notify you the result (i.e. allow or refuse) within 3 months from BD’s first receipt of the valid application. If your application is accepted, BD will arrange to amend your class and/or types of minor works in the register of minor works contractor. You will also receive a certificate of registration in electronic form (e-Certificate).
- If referral to the MWCRC for consideration is required , an interview for your AS (and/or TD as necessary) will be arranged within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the valid application.
- If your application is incomplete (i.e. supplementary information is required), BD will send you a checklist and require you to submit the outstanding documents within 3 months from the date of BD's letter. The application may be refused if the required documents are not provided within the said period.
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- Where your proposed AS (and/or TD, as necessary) is required to attend an interview conducted by the MWCRC , BD will contact you around 4 weeks in advance of the interview schedule. If your proposed AS has not been previously accepted, he/she will be required to visit BD in person and provide his/her specimen signature.
- If your proposed AS is previously accepted (and fulfills the relevant requirements) , assessment by the MWCRC instead of interview may be sufficient.
- BD will notify you the result (i.e. allow, defer or refuse) within 3 months from the MWCRC meeting.
- If your application is allowed, BD will arrange to amend your class and/or types of minor works in the register of minor works contractor. You will also receive a certificate of registration in electronic form (e-Certificate) .
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Please refer to Appendix G of PNRC 69 regarding the minimum requirements on qualifications and experience of an AS and TD for an RMWC(Co).
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To apply for the nomination of AS/TD of an RMWC(Co), simply submit the completed application Form BA25D and Checklist CL-BA25D with payment of the prescribed fee, together with the following supporting information:
Duly Completed Specified Forms Body Corporate Partnership Individual Form RR10 - Declaration of Conviction/Disciplinary/Suspension Records (by each of the AS/TD) Sample Sample Sample Form RR12 - Certification of Experience of the Proposed AS/TD (For AS only) Sample Sample Sample Document of Proof Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of the current Business Registration Certificate (IRDB101) Sample Sample Sample Undertaking Letter (Form UL1) (if applicable) Sample Sample Sample Personal Documents for each of the AS/TD Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of HKID card/passport --- --- --- A curriculum vitae (CV) (For application involving Class I only) Sample Sample Sample A copy of academic certificates
Video for requirements on qualification and experience of ASSample Sample Sample Proof of work experience in building industry Sample Sample Sample Proof of TD's experience in managing a building contractor company in Hong Kong (if the TD does not possess the required qualification or experience) Sample --- --- An Undertaking Letter for Resignation of the Post of AS/TD/OO (if applicable) Sample Sample Sample An Undertaking Letter for De-registration as a Registered Minor Works Contractor (Individual) (if applicable) Sample Sample Sample Supporting Documents (for Partnership Only) Body Corporate Partnership Individual An Authorisation Letter regarding the AS(s)'s Appointment --- Sample --- Supporting Documents (for Body Corporate Only) Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of the current Annual Return (Form NAR1) (with receipt by the Companies Registry) Sample --- --- An organisation chart Sample --- --- A Resolution from the Board of Directors regarding the AS/TD's Appointment Sample --- --- Remarks:
Please note that the sample only shows the required application forms and documents for reference only. The detailed requirements for application forms/documents are subject to the Buildings Department's latest requirements.Full Set of Sample Documents Download For body corporate Sample BA25D (Body Corporate) For partnership Sample BA25D (Partnership) For individual (sole proprietorship) Sample BA25D (Individual) -
Application involving Class I minor works
- Your application will be referred to the Minor Works Contractors Registration Committee (MWCRC) for consideration within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the application.
- If your application is incomplete (i.e. supplementary information is required), BD will send you a checklist and require you to submit the outstanding documents within 3 months from the date of BD's letter. The application may be refused if the required documents are not provided within the said period.
Application not involving Class I minor works
- For a valid application (i.e. all of the required supporting documents are satisfactorily submitted together with the application form), BD will notify you the result within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the valid application.
- If referral to the MWCRC for consideration is required , an interview for your AS (and/or TD as necessary) will be arranged within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the valid application.
- If your application is incomplete (i.e. supplementary information is required), BD will send you a checklist and require you to submit the outstanding documents within 3 months from the date of BD's letter. The application may be refused if the required documents are not provided within the said period.
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- Where your proposed AS (and/or TD, as necessary) is required to attend an interview conducted by the MWCRC , BD will contact you around 4 weeks in advance of the interview schedule. If your proposed AS has not been previously accepted, he/she will be required to visit BD in person and provide his/her specimen signature.
- If your proposed AS is previously accepted (and fulfills the relevant requirements) , assessment by the MWCRC instead of interview may be sufficient.
- BD will notify you the result (i.e. allow, defer or refuse) within 3 months from the MWCRC meeting. If your application is allowed, BD will arrange to include the name of the AS into the register of minor works contractors.
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The application for renewal or restoration of registration should be submitted within the specified time limit, otherwise, the application will not be accepted.
For renewal:
Simply submit the completed application Form BA25A and Checklist CL-BA25A with payment of the prescribed fee, together with the following supporting information, not earlier than 4 months and not later than 28 days prior to the date of the expiry of the registration .
(Sample for Form BA25A/Video for completing BA25A and Checklist BA25A)For restoration:
Simply submit the completed application Form BA25B and Checklist CL-BA25B with payment of the prescribed fee, together with the following supporting information, within 2 years of the date of expiry of the registration .Supporting information:
The application for renewal or restoration should be submitted together with the following supporting information.Duly Completed Specified Forms Body Corporate Partnership Individual Form RR9 - Declaration of Conviction/Disciplinary/Suspension Records (by the Contractor) Sample Sample Sample Form RR10 - Declaration of Conviction/Disciplinary/Suspension Records (by each of the AS/TD) Sample Sample Sample Document of Proof Body Corporate Partnership Individual Job references on a minimum of one relevant building project ; or complete a recognized refresher course Sample Sample Sample Supporting Documents Body Corporate Partnership Individual A copy of the current Business Registration Certificate (IRDB101) Sample Sample Sample (For individual or Partnership only)
Updated Certified Extracts of Information on the Business Register (IRBR152)--- Sample Sample (For Body Corporate only)
A copy of the current Annual Return (Form NAR1) (with receipt by the Companies Registry)Sample --- --- Remarks:
Please note that the sample only shows the required application forms and documents for reference only. The detailed requirements for application forms/documents are subject to the Buildings Department's latest requirements. -
- For incomplete application (i.e. supplementary information is required), BD will send you a checklist and require you to submit the outstanding documents within 2 weeks. The application may be refused if the required documents are not provided within the said period.
- Upon receipt of a complete application, you will be notified of the result within 3 months from BD’s first receipt of the application. However, if referral to the MWCRC for consideration is required , your AS (and/or TD as necessary) will be invited to attend the interview on your behalf, within 3 months from BD's first receipt of the application. Generally, BD will contact you around 4 weeks in advance of the interview schedule, and will notify you the result (i.e. allow or refuse) within 3 months from the MWCRC meeting.
- If your application is allowed, you will receive a certificate of registration in electronic form (e-Certificate) .
Training Courses for Registration as RMWCs(Co)
- The registration of minor works contractors in association with the introduction of the Minor Works Control System commenced on 30 December 2009.
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There is one training courses relating to the registration of RMWCs(Co):
- This course is for a person, being an Authorized Signatory of a Registered Specialist Contractor in the Ventilation Works Category, and intending to act as an Authorized Signatory for a RMWCs(Co) registering in Type E minor works (i.e. Works relating to Structures for Amenities).
