Bills Committee on Buildings (Amendment) Bill 2003

Twelfth meeting on
Thursday, 12 February 2004, at 8:30 am
in Conference Room A of the Legislative Council Building

Agenda



I.Confirmation of minutes
(8:30 am - 8:35 am)

LC Paper No. CB(1) 959/03-04
(to follow)

-Minutes of meeting on 29 January 2004

II.Meeting with the Administration
(8:35 am - 10:25 am)

LC Paper No. CB(1) 958/03-04(01)
(attached)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 29 January 2004

LC Paper No. CB(1) 719/03-04(02)
(issued on 6.1.2004)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on minor works control regime (Part III), exempted works

LC Paper No. CB(1) 719/03-04(03)
(issued on 6.1.2004)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on rationalizing the registration regime for authorized persons/registered structural engineers/registered contractors

LC Paper No. CB(1) 702/03-04(02)
(issued on 5.1.2004)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on warning notice

LC Paper No. CB(1) 719/03-04(01)
(issued on 6.1.2004)

-Updated Administration's response to submissions (as at 5 January 2004)

(A list of relevant papers previously issued is in the Appendix.)

III.Any other business
(10:25 am - 10:30 am)



Council Business Division 1
Legislative Council Secretariat
10 February 2004

Appendix

Other relevant papers previously issued



Background information on the Bill

Ref: HPLB(B)30/30/102
(issued by the Housing, Planning and Lands Bureau on 11.4.2003)

-Legislative Council Brief

LC Paper No. CB(3) 566/02-03
(issued on 17.4.2003)

-The Buildings (Amendment) Bill 2003

LC Paper No. LS 103/02-03
(issued vide LC Paper No. CB(2) 1918/02-03 on 30.4.2003)

-Legal Service Division Report

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2156/02-03(03)
(issued on 7.7.2003)

-Background brief on the Buildings (Amendment) Bill 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2156/02-03(04)
(issued on 7.7.2003)

-Marked-up copy of the Buildings (Amendment) Bill 2003

Papers provided by the Administration

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2283/02-03(02)
(issued on 25.7.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on unauthorized building works enforcement policy and support for owners

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2292/02-03(01)
(issued on 28.7.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on the minor works control regime

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2339/02-03
(issued on 4.8.2003)

-Consultation paper on "Proposed Amendments to the Building Management Ordinance (Cap. 344)"

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2405/02-03(03)
(issued on 3.9.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on Building Safety Loan Scheme

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2405/02-03(04)
(issued on 3.9.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on uncooperative owners

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2409/02-03
(issued on 4.9.2003)(Copies of the publications are kept by the LegCo Secretariat)

-Publications on the following:
-An introduction to the Building Safety Loan Scheme;
-Guide on Erection & Maintenance of Advertising Signs;
-Guidelines for the Removal of Typical Unauthorized Building Works and General Maintenance of External Wall; and
-Building Maintenance Guidebook

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2411/02-03(01)
(issued on 8.9.2003)

-Letter dated 4 September 2003 from the Administration advising on the legislative timetable for the Building Management (Amendment) Bill

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03(06)
(issued on 5.9.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on cost recovery for removal of unauthorized building works

LC Paper No. CB(1) 59/03-04(02)
(issued on 13.10.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on building numbers

LC Paper No. CB(1) 76/03-04(01)
(issued on 15.10.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on fines

LC Paper No. CB(1) 237/03-04(02)
(issued on 3.11.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on minor works control regime (Part II)

LC Paper No. CB(1) 237/03-04(03)
(issued on 3.11.2003)

-Supplementary information provided by the Administration on Building Safety Loan Scheme and uncooperative owners

LC Paper No. CB(1) 284/03-04(01)
(issued on 7.11.2003)

-Tenth Schedule of the Building Management Ordinance

LC Paper No. CB(1) 338/03-04
(issued on 14.11.2003)

-A sample of rates demand note showing the charging of rates on a structure does not imply its legal status

LC Paper No. CB(1) 407/03-04(03)
(issued on 24.11.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on relationship between individual owners and owners' corporations

LC Paper No. CB(1) 434/03-04
(issued on 27.11.2003)

-Administration's response to members' enquiry about the Building Safety Loan Scheme

LC Paper No. CB(1) 462/03-04
(issued on 28.11.2003)

-A photograph provided by the Administration showing an air-conditioning unit and a supporting frame

LC Paper No. CB(1) 465/03-04
(issued on 28.11.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on emergency vehicular access

LC Paper No. CB(1) 545/03-04(02)
(issued on 9.12.2003)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on registration of Geotechnical Engineers

LC Paper No. CB(1) 873/03-04(02)
(issued on 28.1.2004)

-Letter dated 28 January 2004 from the Administration responding to members' enquiries on provision of emergency vehicular access and types of foundation works which require appointment of a Registered Geotechnical Engineer

Papers prepared by the Clerk

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2283/02-03(01)
(issued on 25.7.2003)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 8 July 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2388/02-03(08)
(issued on 29.8.2003)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 31 July 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03(07)
(issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2421/02-03 on 8.9.2003)

-Summary of concerns/views raised by organizations prepared by the Secretariat

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2476/02-03(01)
(issued on 22.9.2003)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 9 September 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 59/03-04(01)
(issued on 13.10.2003)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 23 September 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 237/03-04(01)
(issued on 3.11.2003)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 16 October 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 407/03-04(01)
(issued on 24.11.2003)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 6 November 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 407/03-04(02)
(issued on 24.11.2003)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 11 November 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 545/03-04(01)
(issued on 9.12.2003)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 27 November 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 702/03-04(01)
(issued on 5.1.2004)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 12 December 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 873/03-04(01)
(issued on 28.1.2004)

-List of follow-up actions arising from the discussion at the meeting on 8 January 2004

LC Paper No. CB(1) 957/03-04(01)
(issued on 10.2.2004)

-List of follow-up actions arising from previous meetings (as at 28 January 2004)

Submissions received

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2156/02-03(05)
(English version issued on 7.7.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2239/02-03 on 18.7.2003)

-Letter dated 25 April 2003 from Mr B W CHOY

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2156/02-03(06)
(Chinese version only) (issued on 7.7.2003)

-Letter dated 27 June 2003 from Central and Western District Council

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2388/02-03(01)
(English version issued on 29.8.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 28 August 2003 from The Hong Kong Construction Association Ltd

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2388/02-03(02)
(English version issued on 29.8.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 22 August 2003 from The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2388/02-03(03)
(English version issued on 29.8.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission from The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Ltd

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2388/02-03(04)
(English version issued on 29.8.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 22 August 2003 from The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2388/02-03(05)
(English version issued on 29.8.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission from The Association of Architectural Practices Ltd

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2388/02-03(06)
(English version issued on 29.8.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 18 August 2003 from The Hong Kong Institute of Housing

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2388/02-03(07)
(English version issued on 29.8.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 15 August 2003 from The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2405/02-03(01)
(English version issued on 3.9.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 29 August 2003 from The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2405/02-03(02)
(English version issued on 3.9.2003, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03 on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 29 August 2003 from Hong Kong General Building Contractors Association Ltd

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03(01)
(English version only) (issued on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 4 September 2003 from Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administration

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03(02)
(Chinese version only) (issued on 5.9.2003)

-Joint submission dated 5 September 2003 from Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Management & Professional Association and The Federation of Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Industries Trade Unions

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03(03)
(English version only) (issued on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 22 August 2003 from The Association of Consulting Engineers of Hong Kong

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03(04)
(English version only) (issued on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 22 August 2003 from Urban Watch

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2415/02-03(05)
(English version only) (issued on 5.9.2003)

-Submission dated 4 September 2003 from The Law Society of Hong Kong

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2444/02-03
(Chinese version only) (issued on 10.9.2003)

-Speaking note delivered by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors at the meeting on 9 September 2003

LC Paper No. CB(1) 294/03-04
(Chinese version only) (issued on 10.11.2003)

-Submission dated 6 November 2003 from the Hong Kong Marble & Granite Merchants Association

LC Paper No. CB(1) 412/03-04
(Chinese version only) (issued on 24.11.2003)

-Submission dated 20 November 2003 from the Hong Kong Construction Sub-Contractors Association

LC Paper No. CB(1) 834/03-04
(Chinese version only) (issued on 21.1.2004)

-Submission dated 19 January 2004 from the Hong Kong Construction Sub-Contractors Association

Administration's response to submissions

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2283/02-03(03)
(issued on 25.7.2003)

-Administration's response to submission from Mr B W CHOY

LC Paper No. CB(1) 2283/02-03(04)
(issued on 25.7.2003)

-Administration's response to submission from Central and Western District Council

LC Paper No. CB(1) 59/03-04(03)
(issued on 13.10.2003)

-Administration's response to submissions



Council Business Division 1
Legislative Council Secretariat
10 February 2004