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3.2 3.2.2(c) Misuse, Change in Use and Licensing (continues)(v)Change in useEven though there may be no physical alterations or additions works requiredfor a proposed change in use, approval by the Building Authority and, ifnecessary, by other Government Departments for such proposal may stillbe required. Readers should engage building professionals to assesswhether the existing design and construction of the premises are suitablefor the proposed change based on the following considerations:• permissible uses under the Town Planning Ordinance and relevant zoningor development plans;• permissible uses under lease conditions;• structural implications of the proposed uses;• implications of the proposal on the provisions for the means of escape incase of fire;• adequacy of sanitary fitment provisions;• adequacy of fire service installations and fire resisting construction requirements;and• whether the proposed use is incompatible with the current uses of itsneighbour and design of the building and whether it would give rise toany danger or nuisance to the other occupiers.(vi)Partial demolition, upgrading and improvementsPartial demolitionPartial Demolition means the demolition of a part of a building. It usuallyinvolves the demolition of structural members, e.g. floor slabs, beams orcolumns. Examples are removal of:• canopies;• floor slabs to create voids with high headroom;