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Building Information Centre3:00pm - 3:45pm

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June 2024 Update
Date	Type	Content
30 June 2024	Legislative Amendments in operation Amendments applicable to electronic submission (stage 3) have come into operation on 30 June 2024 Circular Letters Buildings Department Launches Stage 3 of Electronic Submission Hub Press Release Buildings Department launches Stage 3 of Electronic Submission Hub
28 June 2024	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated ADM-2 Centralised Processing of Building Plans Updated ADM-14 Minor Amendments to Plans and Specified Forms Updated ADM-17 Submission of Plans and Documents in Electronic Format Updated APP-18 Code of Practice for Foundations 2017 Updated APP-55 Procedure for Payment of Fees on Submission of Plans Regulation 42 of the Building (Administration) Regulations Updated APP-60 Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123) Specified Forms Practice Notes for Registered Contractors Updated PNRC 2 Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123) Specified Forms Updated PNRC 42 Submission of Plans and Documents in Electronic Format
25 June 2024	Updated Status of Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Orders
24 June 2024	Press Release 13 building plans approved in April Updated Monthly Digest
21 June 2024	Press Release Property owner fined $18,000 for failing to comply with fire safety direction
18 June 2024	Press Release Three property owners fined over $370,000 in total for not complying with removal orders
17 June 2024	Press Release Two co-owners fined over $37,000 in total for failing to comply with fire safety direction
12 June 2024	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-110 Protective Barriers
6 June 2024	Press Release Property owner fined over $90,000 for persistently not complying with removal order
4 June 2024	Press Release Two co-owners fined about $70,000 in total for not complying with removal order Tender Notices Consultancy for the Default Inspection under Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS) and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (MWIS) in Private Properties and Other Related Services (DIC(B&W)2024)

May 2024 Update
Date	Type	Content
30 May 2024	Codes of Practice and Design Manuals Design Manual - Barrier Free Access 2008 (2024 Edition) Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated ADV-33 Essential Information in Plan Submissions Updated APP-41 Buildings to be Planned for Use by Persons with a Disability Regulation 72 of Building (Planning) Regulations Design Manual: Barrier Free Access 2008 Pamphlets Layman's Guide on Compliance with Fire Safety Directions - Supermarkets
23 May 2024	Circular Letters Guidelines on Rodent-proofing Design in New Buildings and Mosquito/Rodent Prevention and Control Measures in Construction/Demolition Sites
21 May 2024	Press Release Government to step up enforcement and support for buildings not complying with fire safety directions 15 building plans approved in March Updated Monthly Digest Tender Notices Consultancy Services for Water Seepage Investigation and Testing (WSI 2024 (Batch 2))
20 May 2024	Press Release BD launches API to remind public not to alter or remove structural walls illegally
17 May 2024	Press Release 10 property owners of five village houses fined over $450,000 in total for non-compliance with removal orders
13 May 2024	Circular Letters Notification on the Results for Approval and Consent Applications for Structural Works in Electronic Form
3 May 2024	Press Release Owner fined over $100,000 for not complying with removal order

April 2024 Update
Date	Type	Content
25 April 2024	Press Release Property owner fined over $15,000 for failing to comply with fire safety direction
29 April 2024	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-53 Building (Construction) Regulation Updated APP-142 Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete 2013 New APP-172 Residential Care Homes for the Elderly and Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities New ADV-38 Innovative Building Materials and Technologies
25 April 2024	Press Release 14 building plans approved in February Updated Monthly Digest
24 April 2024	Press Release Property owner fined over $1,450,000 for not complying with removal orders
23 April 2024	Updated Status of Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Orders
19 April 2024	Circular Letters Prevention Measures at Construction Sites during Rainy and Typhoon Seasons Precautionary Measures for Public and Building Safety during Typhoon Season Safety of Bamboo Scaffolds for Building Maintenance or Repair Works
10 April 2024	Press Release Buildings Department highly concerned about fire incident in New Lucky House in Jordan
5 April 2024	Press Release Six managers and three co-owners fined over $460,000 for not complying with removal orders

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