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COTemporary BuildingsDuring the many festivals in Hong Kong all sorts oftemporary structures, normally constructed of bamboo,are erected and the Buildings Ordinance Office givesadvice on these structures to the Licensing Authority.This duty evolved from the disastrous fire in the stands atHappy Valley Race Course in 1911, and again is yetanother instance where the Buildings Ordinance Officeis protecting public safety.Appeals and ProsecutionsLegislation, like buildings, may become out-dated or newproblems may arise requiring new legislation, whichmeans that all the laws must be kept under constantreview. In the Buildings Ordinance Office this is done bythe Litigation and Legislation Unit and changes in thelaw are sought whenever necessary.All legislation is subject to challenge and theBuildings Ordinance is no exception. Any person whoconsiders that he has been prejudiced by a decision ofthe Building Authority can put his case before an AppealTribunal which will listen carefully to the arguments ofboth sides before reaching a decision. Interpretation ofthe Ordinance can also be challenged in the courts, sooverall the public is well protected.On occasions it is necessary to prosecute membersof the public on such matters as illegal building works. Inother cases, where dangerous building practices arediscovered, Authorised Persons or contractors mightfind themselves facing charges in the courts. Whereprosecution is not appropriate there are disciplinaryboards to deal with contractors or Authorised Personswho have been guilty of negligence or misconduct. In allthese situations the Litigation Unit is the co-ordinator.The Building Authority through the Buildings OrdinanceOffice offers a protective service rather than aproduct, but it is a service that helps to ensure thatenvironmental standards (where they concern buildings)are maintained with the consequential benefits to thecommunity at large.o IōmCOo cc Q.Q5Q.Q.Mat shed for Cantonese opera.>
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