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Community Centre, East Commercial Block South Horizons7:00pm - 9:15pm

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Multi-purpose Hall, Yuen Chau Kok Community Hall7:00pm - 9:15pm

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Hall, Kwai Fong Community Hall7:00pm - 9:15pm

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Building Information Centre3:00pm - 3:45pm

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Building Information Centre3:00pm - 3:45pm

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Building Information Centre3:00pm - 3:45pm

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November 2024 Update
Date	Type	Content
12 November 2024	Circular Letters Training Courses leading to Equivalent Academic Qualifications for Technically Competent Persons (TCP) T1 to T3 and Authorized Signatory of Contractors for Registration under the Buildings Ordinance
8 November 2024	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)2025)
6 November 2024	Press Release Building Safety Carnivals to be held over next two weekends
1 November 2024	Press Release Building Safety Symposium 2024 held (with photos)

October 2024 Update
Date	Type	Content
31 October 2024	Press Release Former registered contractor convicted for carrying out building works in a dangerous manner Circular Letters Further Streamlining Measures for Structural Works Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated ADM-19 Building Approval Process Updated APP-18 Code of Practice for Foundations 2017 Practice Notes for Registered Contractors Updated PNRC 52 Minor Amendment Works Codes, design manuals and guidelines Code of Practice for Foundations 2017 (2024 Edition)
30 October 2024	Press Release Four property owners fined over $104,000 in total for failing to comply with fire safety directions
29 October 2024	Updated Status of s27A Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding s27A Orders Press Release Property owner fined over $90,000 for not complying with removal order
26 October 2024	Press Release Launch of Building Safety Weeks 2024 today (with photos)
25 October 2024	Press Release Qualified person prohibited by disciplinary board from certifying prescribed inspection and repair of windows for six months
24 October 2024	Press Release Buildings Department follows up on incident of broken glass cladding at external wall of Citywalk
23 October 2024	Updated Status of Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Orders Press Release Property owner fined over $80,000 for persistently not complying with removal order
22 October 2024	Updated Monthly Digest Press Release 14 building plans approved in August
9 October 2024	Press Release Property owner fined over $230,000 for persistently not complying with removal orders
4 October 2024	Press Release Buildings Department responds to media enquiries on development project at Anderson Road Two qualified persons and their authorized signatories prohibited by disciplinary board from certifying prescribed inspection and repair of windows for six months

September 2024 Update
Date	Type	Content
30 September 2024	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-105 Water Seepage Updated APP-158 Quality Supervision of Building Works Updated APP-163 Code of Practice on Access for External Maintenance 2021 Codes, design manuals and guidelines Code of Practice on Access for External Maintenance 2021 (2024 Edition)
25 September 2024	Press Release Five property owners fined over $63,000 in total for failing to comply with fire safety directions
24 September 2024	Updated Monthly Digest Press Release Six building plans approved in July Property owner fined over $70,000 for persistently not complying with removal order
23 September 2024	Press Release Contractor and its technically competent person given suspended jail sentence and community service order respectively for material deviation from works shown in approved plan and carrying out works in dangerous manner
20 September 2024	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-84 Access Facilities for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Services Updated APP-151 Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment Updated APP-153 Code of Practice for Fire Safety in Buildings 2011 Codes, design manuals and guidelines Code of Practice for Fire Safety in Buildings 2011 (2024 Edition)
17 September 2024	Updated Status of Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Orders
13 September 2024	Press Release Registered Specialist Contractor disciplined for being convicted by court of offences relating to building works
11 September 2024	Press Release Buildings Department follows up on fallen mosaics/rendering at Glorious Garden, Tuen Mun
2 September 2024	Press Release Property owner of mini-storages fined over $110,000 for not complying with removal order and repair order

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