Building Safety and Accommodation Requirements u Compliance with safety and health standards under...

Building Safety and Accommodation Requirements Compliance with safety and health

standards under the Buildings Ordinance Enlisting the service of Authorized Persons Formal submission of plans for approval AP/RSE Directory (www.info.gov.hk/bd) Viewing approved plans/documents Land use and lease matters

Structural Design (1)

2.0 kPa for dormitory areas 2.5 kPa for living/recreational areas RSE’s structural justification for increased

load such as raised screed and partition wall Sound structural condition

Structural Design (2)

Additional solid

wall

Structural Design (3)

Raised screed

Fire Resisting Construction (1)

Compliance with

FRC Code

Fire Resisting Construction (2)

Some general requirements: 1 hour FRP compartmentation 1 hour FRP wall and 1/2 hour FRP door for

kitchen AP/RSE’s substantiation on fire resisting

components

Fire Resisting Construction (3)

Means of Escape (1)

Compliance with

MOE Code 1996

Means of Escape (2)

Some general requirements: Discharge value MOE provision in any particular floor Clear width exit door One 750mm exit door for rooms <30 persons Two exit doors (850mm each, total 1750mm) for

rooms between 31-200 persons; lines of direct distance >30o; open in the direction of exit; not obstructing other exit route

Means of Escape (3)

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Means of Escape (4)

Means of Escape (5)

2m headroom for exit routes maximum 18m deadend 30m to 45m (depending on the fire resisting

construction) to staircase 450mm solid separation from other

accommodation at the discharge point of exit staircase

Means of Escape (6)

Means of Escape (7)

Occupancy factor = 3 m2 usable floor area/person

Fire engineering approach

Lighting and Ventilation (1)

Habitable room (2.5m under floor slab, 2.3m under beam)

Windows of habitable rooms, offices and kitchens facing external air (glass area, openable area)

Windows of rooms containing sanitary fitments facing open air (glass area and openable area)

Lighting and Ventilation (2)

Artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation (>5 air changes/hour) to the satisfaction of the BA

Adequate aperture for room-sealed gas water heater serving bathrooms

Sanitary Fitments

1-8 residents : 1 WC, 1 basin, 1 bath/shower

9-20 residents : 2 WCs, 2 basins, 2 baths/showers

Every additional 15 residents or part thereof, 1 additional WC, basin and bath/shower

Unauthorized Building Works

similar to other types of licensed premises

Enquiry Telephone No.

Mr T C YU

2626 1240