3. Building Safety and Accommodation Requirements u Compliance with safety and health standards under the Buildings Ordinance u Enlisting the service of Authorized Persons u Formal submission of plans for approval u AP/RSE Directory (www.info.gov.hk/bd) u Viewing approved plans/documents u Land use and lease matters

4. Structural Design (1) u 2.0 kPa for dormitory areas u 2.5 kPa for living/recreational areas u RSEs structural justification for increased load such as raised screed and partition wall u Sound structural condition

5. Structural Design (2) u Additional solid wall

6. Structural Design (3) u Raised screed

7. Fire Resisting Construction (1) u Compliance with FRC Code

8. Fire Resisting Construction (2) Some general requirements: u 1 hour FRP compartmentation u 1 hour FRP wall and 1/2 hour FRP door for kitchen u AP/RSEs substantiation on fire resisting components

9. Fire Resisting Construction (3)

10. Means of Escape (1) u Compliance with MOE Code 1996

11. Means of Escape (2) Some general requirements: u Discharge value u MOE provision in any particular floor u Clear width exit door u One 750mm exit door for rooms <30 persons u Two exit doors (850mm each, total 1750mm) for rooms between 31-200 persons; lines of direct distance >30 o; open in the direction of exit; not obstructing other exit route

12. Means of Escape (3) XXXXXX

13. Means of Escape (4)

14. Means of Escape (5) u 2m headroom for exit routes u maximum 18m deadend u 30m to 45m (depending on the fire resisting construction) to staircase u 450mm solid separation from other accommodation at the discharge point of exit staircase

15. Means of Escape (6)

16. Means of Escape (7) u Occupancy factor = 3 m 2 usable floor area/person u Fire engineering approach

17. Lighting and Ventilation (1) u Habitable room (2.5m under floor slab, 2.3m under beam) u Windows of habitable rooms, offices and kitchens facing external air (glass area, openable area) u Windows of rooms containing sanitary fitments facing open air (glass area and openable area)

18. Lighting and Ventilation (2) u Artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation (>5 air changes/hour) to the satisfaction of the BA u Adequate aperture for room-sealed gas water heater serving bathrooms

19. Sanitary Fitments u 1-8 residents : 1 WC, 1 basin, 1 bath/shower u 9-20 residents : 2 WCs, 2 basins, 2 baths/showers u Every additional 15 residents or part thereof, 1 additional WC, basin and bath/shower

20. Unauthorized Building Works u similar to other types of licensed premises

21. Enquiry Telephone No. Mr T C YU 2626 1240