BulletYear 2011 - 2012
BulletYear 2010 - 2011
BulletYear 2009 - 2010
BulletYear 2008 - 2009



BulletPapers

Building quality and safety

Year 2011 - 2012

LC Paper No.PaperMeeting date
CB(1)137/11-12(05) Administration's paper on subsidiary legislation for implementation of Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme 25 October 2011
CB(1)137/11-12(06) Paper on Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Updated background brief) 25 October 2011
CB(1)200/12-13(01) Administration's paper on Building (Standards of Sanitary Fitments, Plumbing, Drainage Works and Latrines) Regulations, Cap. 123I (Follow-up paper) 28 February 2012
5 January 2015
CB(1)1116/11-12(07) Administration's paper on including works associated with sub-division of flat units under the Minor Works Control System 28 February 2012
CB(1)1116/11-12(09) Administration's paper on proposed amendments to the Building (Standards of Sanitary Fitments, Plumbing, Drainage Works and Latrines) Regulations, Cap. 123I 28 February 2012
5 January 2015
CB(1)1177/11-12(01) Hon LEE Wing-tat's paper on issues related to unauthorized building works at No. 5A and No. 7 York Road, Kowloon Tong dated 15 February 2012 (Chinese version only) 28 February 2012
15 March 2012
CB(1)1177/11-12(02) Hon LEE Wing-tat's paper on summary of media reports on unauthorized building works in basements (Chinese version only) 28 February 2012
15 March 2012
CB(1)1116/11-12(08) Paper on the Minor Works Control System prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 28 February 2012
CB(1)1193/11-12(02) Submission on proposed amendments to the Building (Standards of Sanitary Fitments, Plumbing, Drainage Works and Latrines) Regulations, Cap. 123I from Women Caucus, The Democratic Party dated 28 February 2012 (Chinese version only) 28 February 2012
CB(1)1285/11-12(01) Administration's paper on enforcement strategy in relation to the handling of recent unauthorized building works cases with major public concerns 15 March 2012
CB(1)2265/11-12(01) Administration's paper on enforcement strategy in relation to the handling of recent unauthorized building works cases with major public concerns (Follow-up paper) 15 March 2012
CB(1)1201/11-12(01) Administration's paper on issues related to unauthorized building works at Nos. 5A and No. 7 York Road, Kowloon Tong 15 March 2012
FS22/11-12 Paper on a summary of press reports on unauthorized building works cases with major public concerns from 13 February to 12 March 2012 prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Fact sheet) (Chinese version only) 15 March 2012
CB(1)1285/11-12(02) Paper on unauthorized building works prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Updated background brief) 15 March 2012
CB(1)1342/11-12(06) Administration's paper on two regulations to be made under the Lifts and Escalators Bill 27 March 2012
CB(1)1342/11-12(07) Paper on the two proposed regulations under the Lifts and Escalators Bill prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 27 March 2012
CB(1)2245/11-12(01) Administration's paper on enforcement strategy in relation to recent unauthorized building works cases with major public concerns 28 June 2012
CB(1)2245/11-12(02) Hon LEE Wing-tat's paper on issues related to unauthorized building works at the residence of the Chief Executive-elect dated 22 June 2012 (Chinese version only) 28 June 2012
CB(1)2245/11-12(03) Letter dated 25 June 2012 from Hon LEE Wing-tat' to the Director of Buildings on issues related to unauthorized building works at the residence of the Chief Executive-elect dated 25 June 2012 (Chinese version only) 28 June 2012


Year 2010 - 2011

LC Paper No.PaperMeeting date
CB(1)155/10-11(06) Administration's paper on measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment 26 October 2010
CB(1)252/10-11(01) Administration's paper on measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment (Powerpoint presentation materials) (Chinese version only) 26 October 2010
DEVB(PL-CR) 12/2010 Legislative Council Brief on measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment 26 October 2010
CB(1)155/10-11(07) Paper on review of measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Updated background brief) 26 October 2010
CB(1)915/10-11(02) Administration's paper on unauthorized conversion of industrial buildings into residences 25 January 2011
CB(1)2469/10-11(01) Administration's paper on assessment on energy use of buildings under the Building Environmental Assessment Method Plus Environmental Assessment Scheme (Follow-up paper) 29 March 2011
CB(1)1668/10-11(09) Administration's paper on issues arising from appointment of consultant companies under the Operation Building Bright 29 March 2011
CB(1)1668/10-11(04) Administration's paper on measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment 29 March 2011
CB(1)1668/10-11(07) Administration's paper on Operation Building Bright - progress and update 29 March 2011
CB(1)1608/10-11(02) Development Bureau's paper on suggested legislative amendments to reduce the impact of subdivision of flats on building structure 29 March 2011
CB(1)1608/10-11(03) Home Affairs Department's paper on proposed legislative amendments to curtail the effect of subdivided units on building structure 29 March 2011
CB(1)1668/10-11(05) Paper on measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Updated background brief) 29 March 2011
CB(1)1668/10-11(10) Paper on Operation Building Bright prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Updated background brief) 29 March 2011
CB(1)2487/10-11(04) Administration's paper on concerns on maintenance of aging buildings arising from the recent canopy collapse incident in Tuen Mun 20 June 2011
CB(1)2487/10-11(01) Administration's paper on control of unauthorized building works under the Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123) 20 June 2011
CB(1)430/11-12(01) Administration's paper on handling of illegal rooftop structures in multi-storey buildings in the New Territories (Follow-up paper) 20 June 2011
CB(1)49/11-12(01) Administration's paper on the collapse of the canopy of a building at 3 Kin Kwan Street, Tuen Mun on 9 June 2011 (investigation report) (follow-up paper) (English version only) 20 June 2011
CB(1)49/11-12(02) Administration's paper on the collapse of the canopy of a building at 3 Kin Kwan Street, Tuen Mun on 9 June 2011 (press release) (follow-up paper) 20 June 2011
CB(1)2487/10-11(02) Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip's paper on issues relating to unauthorized building works in urban areas dated 27 May 2011 (Chinese version only) 20 June 2011
FS23/10-11 Paper on concerns raised by various sectors in Hong Kong on maintenance of aging buildings arising from the canopy collapse incident in Tuen Mun prepared by the Research Division of the Legislative Council Secretariat (Fact sheet) (Chinese version only) 20 June 2011
CB(1)2487/10-11(03) Paper on unauthorized building works prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 20 June 2011
CB(1)2578/10-11(02) Powerpoint presentation materials on sub-divided flats provided by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors on 21 June 2011 (Chinese version only) 20 June 2011
CB(1)2578/10-11(01) Press release on sub-divided flats issued by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors on 21 June 2011 (Chinese version only) 20 June 2011
CB(1)2510/10-11(01) Administration's paper on "Operation Building Bright" - Proposed adjustment of disbursement of grants to elderly owner-occupiers 28 June 2011
CB(1)2530/10-11(05) Administration's paper on enforcement against unauthorized building works in New Territories exempted houses 28 June 2011
CB(1)2530/10-11(06) Hon LEE Wing-tat's paper on issues relating to unauthorized building works in New Territories exempted houses dated 20 May 2011 (Chinese version only) 28 June 2011
CB(1)2530/10-11(07) Paper on unauthorized building works in New Territories exempted houses prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 28 June 2011


Year 2009 - 2010

LC Paper No.PaperMeeting date
CB(1)94/09-10(03) Administration's paper on update on the regulatory control on lift safety and the legislative amendment proposal to the Lifts and Escalators (Safety) Ordinance, Chapter 327 27 October 2009
CB(1)94/09-10(04) Paper on lift safety prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 27 October 2009
CB(1)589/09-10(04) Administration's paper on green buildings 14 December 2009
CB(1)2197/08-09(03) Administration's paper on Legislative framework of mandatory implementation of the Building Energy Codes 14 December 2009
CB(1)396/08-09(05) Administration's paper on public engagement on measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment 14 December 2009
CB(1)2342/08-09(01) Administration's paper on public engagement process on "Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment" of the Council for Sustainable Development 14 December 2009
CB(1)589/09-10(05) Paper on review of measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (background brief) 14 December 2009
CB(1)589/09-10(03) Submission on "Building a Quality and Sustainable Hong Kong" from The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong dated 31 October 2009 (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)690/09-10(04) Submission on green buildings from Civic Exchange dated 14 December 2009 (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)690/09-10(01) Submission on green buildings from Designing Hong Kong Ltd. dated 14 December 2009 (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)690/09-10(02) Submission on green buildings from Designing Hong Kong Ltd. dated 14 December 2009 (Speaking note) (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)589/09-10(01) Submission on green buildings from Green Council dated 4 December 2009 (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)660/09-10(01) Submission on green buildings from Green Sense dated 10 December 2009 (Chinese version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)632/09-10(01) Submission on green buildings from Masterplan Ltd. dated December 2009 (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)684/09-10(01) Submission on green buildings from The Civic Party received on 11 December 2009 (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)589/09-10(02) Submission on green buildings from The Conservancy Association received on 12 November 2009 (Chinese version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)690/09-10(03) Submission on green buildings from The Democratic Party dated 14 December 2009 (Chinese version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)700/09-10(01) Submission on green buildings from Professional Green Building Council dated 15 December 2009 (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)684/09-10(02) Submission on green buildings from The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers received on 11 December 2009 (English version only) 14 December 2009
CB(1)930/09-10(05) Administration's paper on Operation Building Bright - progress and update 26 January 2010
CB(1)812/09-10(01) Dr Hon PAN Pey-chyou and Hon IP Wai-ming's paper on removal of unauthorized building works dated 31 December 2009 (Chinese version only) 26 January 2010
CB(1)930/09-10(06) Paper on Operation Building Bright prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 26 January 2010
CB(1)1157/09-10(05) Administration's paper on building safety 23 February 2010
CB(1)2569/09-10(01) Administration's paper on building safety concerns arising from the Ma Tau Wai collapse incident (follow-up paper) 23 February 2010
CB(1)1157/09-10(06) Administration's paper on progress of enforcement action against unauthorized building works 23 February 2010
FS11/09-10 Paper on summary of local press reports on building safety concerns arising from the collapse incident at Ma Tau Wai Road from 30 January to 19 February 2010 prepared by the Research and Library Services Division (Fact sheet) (Chinese version only) 23 February 2010
CB(1)1157/09-10(07) Paper on unauthorized building works prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 23 February 2010
CB(1)1235/09-10(01) Submission on progress of enforcement action against unauthorized building works from a deputation (屋宇署非公務員合約僱員公會) dated 23 February 2010 (Chinese version only) 23 February 2010
CB(1)2123/09-10(01) Administration's paper on new guidelines on disclosure of gross floor area concessions dated 1 June 2010 (Press release) 22 June 2010
CB(1)2247/09-10(03) Administration's paper on Operation Building Bright - progress and update 22 June 2010
CB(1)2247/09-10(07) Administration's paper on public consultation on legislative amendment proposal to the Lifts and Escalators (Safety) Ordinance, Chapter 327 22 June 2010
CB(1)2247/09-10(08) Paper on lift safety prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Updated background brief) 22 June 2010
CB(1)2247/09-10(04) Paper on Operation Building Bright prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Updated background brief) 22 June 2010
CB(1)2601/09-10(01) Administration's paper on green buildings and building design to foster a quality and sustainable built environment 27 July 2010
CB(1)2599/09-10(02) Administration's paper on illegal rooftop structures in single-staircase buildings 27 July 2010
CB(1)2663/09-10(01) Administration's paper on Report of the Public Engagement Process on "Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment" of the Council for Sustainable Development (Powerpoint presentation materials) (Chinese version only) 27 July 2010
CB(1)2601/09-10(02) Paper on review of measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Updated background brief) 27 July 2010
CB(1)2662/09-10(01) Submission on building design to foster a quality and sustainable built environment from Greenpeace dated 23 July 2010 (Chinese version only) 27 July 2010


Year 2008 - 2009

LC Paper No.PaperMeeting date
CB(1)232/08-09(04) Hon James TO Kun-sun and Hon LEE Wing-tat's paper on lift safety dated 14 November 2008 (Chinese version only) 25 November 2008
8 December 2008
24 February 2009
CB(1)232/08-09(03) Hon LEE Cheuk-yan's paper on lift safety dated 14 November 2008 (Chinese version only) 25 November 2008
8 December 2008
24 February 2009
CB(1)318/08-09(01) Administration's paper on regulatory control on lift safety 8 December 2008
24 February 2009
CB(1)342/08-09(01) Paper on lift safety prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Information note) 8 December 2008
24 February 2009
CB(1)396/08-09(05) Administration's paper on public engagement on measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment 19 December 2008
CB(1)416/08-09(01) Paper on gross floor area concessions granted under the Buildings Ordinance prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Information note) 19 December 2008
CB(1)570/08-09(06) Administration's paper on Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme - regulation of service providers 20 January 2009
16 February 2009
CB(1)570/08-09(07) Paper on Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 20 January 2009
16 February 2009
CB(1)816/08-09(07) Administration's paper on Building (Minor Works) Regulation 24 February 2009
CB(1)826/08-09(01) Paper on maintenance of lifts in tenants purchase scheme estates provided by Transport and Housing Bureau 24 February 2009
CB(1)861/08-09(01) Paper on the Minor Works Control System prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 24 February 2009
CB(1)814/08-09(01) Paper on the regulatory control on lift safety prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 24 February 2009
CB(1)809/08-09(01) Paper on update on the regulatory control on lift safety provided by Development Bureau and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department 24 February 2009
CB(1)996/08-09(01) Administration's paper on clearance of unauthorized building works 31 March 2009
CB(1)1125/08-09(03) Administration's paper on Operation Building Bright 31 March 2009
CB(1)1204/08-09(03) Administration's paper on Operation Building Bright (Flowchart) (Chinese version only) 31 March 2009
CB(1)1204/08-09(04) Administration's paper on Operation Building Bright (Leaflet) 31 March 2009
CB(1)1204/08-09(02) Administration's paper on Operation Building Bright (Speaking note of the Secretary for Development) (Chinese version only) 31 March 2009
CB(1)1359/08-09(01) Administration's paper on audit inspection of lifts in Tenant Purchase Scheme housing estates 28 April 2009
CB(1)1634/08-09(11) Administration's paper on management of maintenance and repair works in Government premises 26 May 2009
CB(1)1533/08-09(01) Hon LEE Wing-tat's paper on the fatal falling gate incident dated 5 May 2009 (Chinese version only) 26 May 2009
CB(1)1703/08-09(01) Hon LEE Wing-tat's paper on the fatal falling gate incident dated 23 May 2009 (Chinese version only) 26 May 2009
CB(1)1749/08-09(01) Hon LEE Wing-tat's paper on the fatal falling gate incident dated 25 May 2009 (Chinese version only) 26 May 2009
CB(1)1947/08-09(09) Administration's paper on Building (Construction) (Amendment) Regulation 2009 23 June 2009
CB(1)1947/08-09(07) Administration's paper on Operation Building Bright - progress and update 23 June 2009
CB(1)1947/08-09(08) Paper on Operation Building Bright prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (Background brief) 23 June 2009
CB(1)2342/08-09(01) Administration's paper on public engagement process on "Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment" of the Council for Sustainable Development 28 July 2009
CB(1)2744/08-09(01) Administration's paper on public engagement process on "Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment" of the Council for Sustainable Development (Follow-up paper) 28 July 2009
CB(1)2390/08-09(01) Administration's paper on public engagement process on "Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment" of the Council for Sustainable Development (Powerpoint presentation materials provided by the Council for Sustainable Development) (Chinese version only) 28 July 2009
CB(1)2154/08-09(01) Administration's paper on water seepage problems in buildings 28 July 2009
CB(1)2342/08-09(02) Extract from the minutes of meeting of the Panel on Development on 19 December 2008 28 July 2009
CB(1)756/10-11(01) Administration's letter dated 8 December 2010 on issues arising from the fatal falling gate incident at the Hang Ngai Manufacturing and Hostel in Hung Hom (Follow-up paper) 26 May 2009