Practice Note for Authorized Persons,

Buildings Department Registered Structural Engineers and ADM-19

Registered Geotechnical Engineers

Building Approval Process

Introduction

The Buildings Department (BD) is committed to adopt a totally positive

attitude towards building development. Its mission is not to find faults in a building
proposal but to facilitate building professionals in the approval process whilst ensuring
public safety and health. This Practice Note sets out the principles adopted in the
building approval process and the services which BD provides to facilitate the process.

Conformity Among Different Types of Plans

2. A project involves submissions of different types of plans. Among them,

the general building plans (GBP) should form the basis for the development of the
detailed design of other types of plans. In other words, the building layout shown on
the GBP shall prevail over the layout shown on other types of plans. The Authorized
Persons (AP), Registered Structural Engineers (RSE) and Registered Geotechnical
Engineers (RGE) should ensure such other types of plans prepared by them correspond
to the latest approved GBP. Approval of such plans shall not be deemed to be
approval of the building layout shown on such plans.

3. Prior to certifying completion of the alteration and addition (A&A) works or

applying for an occupation permit, the AP, RSE and RGE should ensure that approval
and consent for all the amendments are obtained and the latest amended GBP, structural
plans, drainage plans and site formation plans where applicable for the project, tally
with each other.

Pre-submission Enquiry and Conference

4. AP, RSE and RGE may wish to settle the design principles involved at an
early stage so that they can proceed with confidence and avoid abortive works. To
facilitate early clearance of basic design principles before formal submission of plans,
the BD will upon receipt of a written enquiry provide a determination on the matters
involved in the form of a letter of assurance normally within 45 days. The BD may
hold pre-submission conferences with AP/RSE/RGE and invite representatives of
concerned Government departments to discuss and examine the issues and principles
involved.

5. It is recommended that AP/RSE/RGE should make use of this service to

consult the BD as early as possible on the use of any new structural theory, materials or
systems, sophisticated designs and unconventional construction methods prior to
preparing the detailed design.
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Processing of Plan Submissions

6. For submissions of GBP, superstructure plans and drainage plans, a curtailed

check system has been adopted to check on fundamental issues only.

7. In respect of GBP, the BD will check issues concerning density, safety,

health and environment, and major issues under the allied legislations. The items to
be checked are provided in Appendix A.

8. For superstructure plans 1, the BD will check the master framing plans, notes,
design loads, design methods, material standards, design codes and fire resistance
rating requirements of structural elements. The items to be checked are provided in
Appendix B.

9. For drainage plans, the BD will check 2 the disposal system, underground
drain layout and access for maintenance/repair as provided in Appendix C.

10. As regards other types of plans, such as demolition, site formation,

foundation and excavation & lateral support works, the items to be checked are
provided in Appendix D.

11. To facilitate the preparation of plan submissions for various types of building
works, specific checklists and sample tables/drawings are given in PNAP ADV-33.

12. Under the curtailed check system, non-fundamental issues will not be
checked and will not be raised as disapproval items. These relate generally to matters
that do not affect the basic design of the proposed building. It is the responsibility of
the AP/RSE/RGE to ensure that all such non-fundamental issues fully comply with the
relevant regulations and codes of practice before commencement of the works. After
commencement of works, any contravention of the BO and its subsidiary regulations
should be rectified as and when they are discovered and in any event, before
certification of completion of works.

13. To ensure that a high standard of self-regulation is maintained, the BD carries

out audit checks by examining in detail some submissions selected at random. The BD
will consider taking appropriate actions against AP/RSE/RGE who prepare plan
submissions which blatantly or repeatedly contravene the requirements of the BO and
its subsidiary regulations.

Enquiry Service

14. To assist AP/RSE/RGE in ensuring that design details comply with BDs
requirements, the BD will also provide an enquiry service regarding compliance or
interpretation of building regulations and codes of practice throughout the entire
development process. The BD will give an answer to these enquiries normally within
four weeks.
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Including curtain wall, window wall, cladding, space frame and similar superstructure elements.
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Only a certain percentage of the proposed drainage works will be randomly selected for checking.
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Concept Drawings

15. To assist AP in demonstrating to concerned Government departments that

their basic design principles comply with Government and statutory requirements, they
are recommended to submit concept drawings for pre-submission conference when
making an enquiry or formal submission of GBP. Concept drawings are coloured key
plans summarising the basic design parameters on site coverage, plot ratio, accountable
gross floor areas, fire safety strategy, barrier free access strategy, etc. in broad terms.
Guidelines for concept drawings are provided in Appendix E. A set of sample concept
drawings is provided for reference in BDs website (www.bd.gov.hk).

Use of Computer for Mathematical Calculations

16. AP adopting the use of computer for calculating floor areas of buildings in
the preparation of GBP are required to provide the BD with an electronic copy of the
plan submission with the calculations in an accepted format capable of being verified by
AutoCAD, MicroStation or other software accepted by the BD. In this regard, AP
should follow the guidelines in Appendix F.

Minor Amendments

17. With regard to building works for which consent has been given, the
requirement for prior approval and consent for all subsequent amendments may
affect the progress of construction.

18. Subject to a modification of regulation 33(1) of the Building (Administration)

Regulations (B(A)R) being granted by the Building Authority (BA) under section 42(1)
of the BO, prior approval and consent to the minor amendments of building,
superstructure and drainage works, for which the first consent has already been given,
would not be required except for the amendments described in Appendix G.

19. AP/RSE/RGE deferring the submission of minor amendments should ensure

that such amendments comply with the building regulations, requirements of concerned
Government departments and the lease conditions prior to the execution of the works.
Documents showing such amendments should be kept in the site office.

20. AP/RSE/RGE should submit an application for modification of regulation

33(1) of the B(A)R either after obtaining the first consent or simultaneously with the
application for the first consent in respect of the specific type of works (i.e. building,
building (A&A), superstructure, superstructure (A&A), drainage and drainage (A&A)
works).

21. A practice note covering the above guidelines on minor amendments has also
been issued to Registered Contractors.

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Concurrent Applications for Approval and Consent

22. To streamline the approval process for building works, applications for
approval of plans and consent for the commencement of the building works specified in
the following paragraphs may be made concurrently.

(A) A& A, Drainage, Curtain Wall and Cladding Works

23. Approval of plans and consent to the commencement of A&A, drainage,

curtain wall or cladding works may be concurrently applied for if the following criteria
are met:

(a) The works do not involve foundation works (other than spread

footing with excavation depth not exceeding 4.5m), nor works with

significant geotechnical content;

(b) The works do not entail precautionary works nor other safety

measures which are required to be completed to the satisfaction of

the BA prior to the commencement of the proposed works;

(c) All the plans and documents prescribed under regulation 8 of the

B(A)Rs are submitted for approval; and

(d) All the requisite supporting information/documents for the consent

application are submitted. These may include site supervision

plans, hoarding plans or other supporting documents such as test

reports or structural assessment reports required under PNAP

APP-117. For curtain wall works, compliance certificates and test

reports as required under PNAP APP-37 may be submitted prior to

the application for an occupation permit.

(B) Fast Track Processing for Simple A&A Works

24. For simple A&A works, where AP/RSE confirm that the proposed works do
not involve the structure of the building and do not affect the fundamental issues
mentioned above (or if there are only minor changes and AP/RSE confirm that such
changes comply with the provisions of the BO) and referrals to the other Government
departments (except Fire Services Department) are not necessary, the concurrent
applications for fast track approval and consent will be processed within 30 days. A
sample of the AP/RSEs certification form is attached in Appendix H.

(C) Fast Track Processing for Two-storey Warehouse

25. Procedures for fast track processing of submissions for building a two-storey
warehouse are given in Appendix I.

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(D) Form BA8A

26. When submitting concurrent applications for approval and consent, AP/RSE
should indicate the same in the covering letter and submit the consent application Form
BA8A. The Form BA8A submission is subject to the following rules:

(a) The effective date of application for consent to the commencement

of the proposed building works will be the date on which the BA

gives his approval of the plans of the proposed building works or,

where applicable, the date on which approval is deemed to have

been given by the BA;

(b) The application for consent to the commencement of the proposed

building works will not be processed if the prescribed plans and

documents of the proposed building works are not approved; and

(c) In cases where the BA considers that the approval can be given but

not concurrently with the consent, the period of 28 days as

stipulated under regulation 32(3) of the B(A)R would run from the

date of approval.

( HUI Siu-wai )
Building Authority

Ref. : BD GP/BOP/6 (XII)

BD GP/BREG/A/3

This PNAP is previously known as PNAP 272

First issue July 2002
Last revision February 2014
This revision February 2016 (AD/NB1 and AD/NB2) (General revision)
 Appendix A
(PNAP ADM-19)

Fundamental Issues of General Building Plans

1. Density

(a) Site Parameters

(i) Claimed site area

(ii) Site classification
(Building (Planning) Regulation 19(2) determination?)
(iii) Required private street/service lane
(Deducted from site area and not built over)

(b) Site Coverage (SC) and Plot Ratio (PR)

(i) Gross floor area (GFA) diagrams (accountable, non-accountable

and exempted areas)
(ii) SC diagrams (accountable, non-accountable and exempted areas)
(iii) Exempted areas and non-accountable areas
(iv) Dedication/Surrender in return for bonus
(v) Overall PR & SC
Check against the permissible PR and SC, including any granted
bonus SC & PR, mean street level and height of podium/building

2. Safety

(a) Means of Access for Firefighting and Rescue (MOA)

(i) Number and disposition of firemans lifts/firefighting & rescue

stairway (FRS)
(ii) Initial access to firemans lifts and FRS
(iii) Emergency vehicular access

(b) Means of Escape (MOE)

(i) Single staircase building requirements

(ii) MOE table: Occupancy factor and the required/provided number
and width of the exit doors and exit routes
(iii) Discharge value calculation
(iv) Discharge at G/F

(Directly to street, lane or to open area)

(Exits at ground storey)

(v) Inter-relationship between staircases

(vi) Direct distance and travel distance
(vii) Independent staircase serving the basement, kindergarten or child
care centre
(viii) Disposition of refuge floors
(ix) PPE premises(Site, exit routes and staircases)
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 (c) Fire Resisting Construction (FRC)

(i) FRC table

(Required/provided fire resistance rating against the compartment
volume and use)
(ii) Protection of adjoining buildings
(iii) External walls of required staircases/lobbies
(iv) Smoke vent disposition
(v) Bridge and tunnel

(Fire shutter and by-pass lobby)

3. Health and Environment

(a) Lighting and Ventilation

(i) Window provided for habitable room, kitchen and office

(ii) Disposition of windows

(b) Open space: Required/provided area and its disposition

4. Major issues under allied legislations

(a) Barrier Free Access (BFA) Facilities

(i) Initial BFA to entrance
(ii) Accessible route to required areas
(iii) Accessible toilet

(b) Fire certificate

(c) Outline Zoning Plan

(d) Vehicular run-in/out acceptable to Transport Department and Highways

Department

(e) Geotechnical assessment - PNAP APP-25

(f) Airport height restriction

(g) Railway protection

(h) Road works - control under Section 22 of Roads (Works, Use and
Compensation), Cap 370

(i) Sewage tunnel works - control under Section 17A of Buildings

Ordinance, Cap 123

(j) Antiquities prohibition of works in a proposed monument or monument

under Section 6 of Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance, Cap 53

(Rev. 2/2016)
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 Appendix B
(PNAP ADM-19)

Fundamental Issues of Superstructure Plans

For superstructure plans, submissions are divided into two parts, viz. :

(i) master framing plans in which all the requirements on materials,

design loadings, workmanship and the structural framing of the
structure are stipulated; and

(ii) structural detailed plans in which details of every structural

members of a building, including the size of members, quantity
and arrangement of steel bars inside the members are given.

2. BDs check on the master framing will focus on the following aspects:

(i) Stability and framing;

(ii) Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) requirements;

(iii) Loading; and

(iv) Materials.

3. To assist RSE in making superstructure submissions, a list of the items

appropriate to the type of structural plans which will be checked in processing master
framing plans is enclosed at Appendix B1 for general guidance. RSE should complete
the checklist and include them into Part I of the calculations (prepared in accordance
with PNAP ADM-8) for submission with the structural plans for approval.

(Rev. 2/2016)

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 Appendix B1
(PNAP ADM-19)

Checklist on Fundamental Issues of Superstructure Plans

Items to be checked Remarks

Structural Stability & Safety

(1) Structural System Beam-column/core wall/shear wall

Flat Slab/Prestressed/Precast Beam-Slab
Curtain Wall/Cladding/Window Wall
Others:

(2) Compatibility Check Wind modelling

Structural layout compatible with building
plans
Loading compatible with foundation plans

(3) Stability Check Comply with B(C)R 15

Max. lateral deflection= (d/H = 1/ )
Anchorage system: cast-in/drill-in/through
bolt
Supporting structure for curtain wall/cladding/
window wall
Robustness of the building and in particular
those adopting precast concrete construction

(4) FRR Requirements Comply with building plans requirements

Comply with Code of Practice for Fire Safety
in Buildings 2011

Loading

(5) Floor Loads Comply with building plans requirements

Comply with B(C)R 17(1) & (2)

(6) Lateral Loads Wind loads comply with HK Wind Code 2004
Impact loads comply with B(C)R 17(3) & (4)
Design soil pressure and surcharge loads
Others:

(7) Dynamic Loads Comply with B(C)R 17(5)

Others:

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Design Standard

(8) Design Codes Code of Practice for Structural Use of

Concrete 2013
Code of Practice for the Structural use of Steel
2011
Others:

(9) Design Method Working Stress Method

Limit State Method
Others:

(10) Computer Pre-acceptance programmes:

Programme
Others:

Material Specification

(11) Concrete Not exceeding grade C45

Exceeding grade C45, please specify :

__________

(12) Reinforcement Grade 250/500 complying with CS2:2010

Others:

(13) Prestressed Tendon Grade complying with

(14) Structural Steel Grade complying with

(15) Aluminum Grade complying with

(16) Glass Type:

Permissible stress = complying
with

(17) Others

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 Appendix C
(PNAP ADM-19)

Fundamental Issues of Drainage Plans

1. Method of disposal

(a) Public sewers (including nullah, culvert and streamcourse) available for
connection and acceptable to Drainage Services Department (DSD)
(b) Private sewers available for connection and acceptable to DSD
(c) Sewage treatment plant, septic tank and soakaway design acceptable to
Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
(d) Trade/industrial effluent discharge acceptable to EPD

2. Layout of Underground drain

(a) Direction of flow in order

(b) No surface water discharging to foul water drains
(c) No foul water discharging to surface water drains
(d) Special design provisions for underground drains on newly reclaimed land
(PNAP APP-103)
(e) Underground drains kept out of slopes (PNAP APP-76)
(f) Terminal manholes, invert levels and sizes of connection pipes acceptable to
DSD

3. Access for maintenance/repair

(a) Common
underground drains and above-ground stacks located in common
areas (PNAP APP-93)
(b) No water-borne pipes embedded in structural elements (PNAP APP-105)

4. Other related issues

(a) Well construction in order (PNAP APP-4)

(b) Drain within a gathering ground acceptable to Water Supplies Department
(c) Discharge proposal for sites within 200m of seaward boundaries of a marine
fish culture zone acceptable to EPD
(d) Railway protection zone:
(i) on acceptable to Mass Transit Railway Corporation (MTRC)
(ii) Installation of wells including bored well acceptable to MTRC
(e) Condensate disposal system for air-conditioning units provided

(PNAP APP-112)

(Rev. 2/2016)

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 Appendix D
(PNAP ADM-19)

1. Fundamental Issues of Demolition Plans

(a) Precautionary measures particularly the hoarding, covered walkways and any
necessary propping and shoring
(b) The codes and standards proposed to be adopted
(c) Appraisal of the building to be demolished, method statement, sequence of
demolition and the safe use of any powered mechanical plant
(d) Stability of the framing system during demolition and of any remaining
structures after demolition
(e) Effects on all affected buildings, slopes structures, lands and services and the
provision of supports and protection, if necessary

2. Fundamental Issues of Site Formation Works (including Slope Works) and

Excavation and Lateral Support (ELS) Works

(a) The codes and standards proposed to be adopted

(b) The geotechnical parameters and assumptions adopted in the design
(c) The margin of safety, including local/ regional stability of ground, stability of
earth retaining structures, overall stability of ELS system
(d) The structural adequacy of major structural elements, including structural
members of slope protection works/ earth retaining structures and structural
framing of ELS system
(e) The effects of the proposed works on adjoining buildings, structures, lands,
streets, utility services and facilities, including ground settlement/ building
settlement/ groundwater drawdown estimations
(f) The buildability such as the construction sequence, working space and safety
under temporary condition
(g) The adequacy of precautionary measures

3. Fundamental Issues of Structural Works other than Superstructure, such as

Foundation and ELS Works

(a) The codes and standards proposed to be adopted

(b) The geotechnical parameters and assumptions adopted in the design
(c) Design loadings
(d) The margins of safety, including stability of structural framing and foundation
system and overall stability of ELS system
(e) The structural adequacy of major structural elements of the foundation system
and the ELS system
(f) The effects of the proposed works on adjoining buildings, structures, lands,
streets, utility services and facilities, including ground settlement/building
settlement/groundwater drawdown estimations
(g) The buildability such as construction sequence, working space and safety
under temporary condition
(h) The adequacy of precautionary measures

(Rev. 2/2016)
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 Appendix E
(PNAP ADM-19)
Guidelines for Concept Drawings

1 Basic Information in Concept Drawings

(a) Site coverage including accountable, non-accountable and exempted SC

areas
(b) GFA including accountable, non-accountable and exempted domestic and
non-domestic GFA
(c) Fire safety strategy including MOE, MOA and FRC arrangements
(d) Barrier free access including basic provision of access and facilities for
wheelchair-users

2 Sample Drawings

Sample concept drawings are available in BDs website at www.bd.gov.hk for

reference.

3 Size

A2, A3 or A4 depending on size of development

4 Colour Scheme

It is recommended that the colour schemes for designation of different types

of SC & GFA and barrier free access in sample concept drawings be adopted.

5 Signs and Indicators

It is recommended that the signs and indicators for MOE, MOA and FRC
arrangements in the sample concept drawings be adopted.

(Rev. 2/2016)
 Appendix F
(PNAP ADM-19)

Notes on Submission Drawing Standards in Electronic Format

Electronic Submission for Mathematical Calculation of Areas

Introduction

The purpose of this supplementary note is to advise on the electronic format

and the pre-requisites for checking of area calculations in CAD drawing files
electronically.

2. When the requirements set out in the following paragraphs are complied
with and clearly shown in the submitted CAD drawing files, diagrammatic breakdowns
and details on calculation of the gross floor area, usable floor area, site coverage, plot
ratio, refuge floor area and green feature area etc. would not be required to be included
in plan submission. For avoidance of doubt, annotation and dimension of the areas
concerned are required to be indicated on plans for checking purpose. Samples of the
dimensioned plans are in Annex 1 for reference.

3. For area calculations computed electronically, soft copies of the building

floor plans containing the area diagram layer(s) are required to facilitate verification of
the calculations. For approval purpose, hard copies of the general building plans
showing floor area layouts, area diagrams and calculations without breakdowns are
required. Information shown in both the soft and hard copies of the plans submitted
for approval must be identical to each other. Plans may be rejected if discrepancy
between the two is found. The AP should certify on each of the DVD-ROM discs with
a permanent marker signifying that information in the electronic drawing files are
identical to the submitted hard copies and that all files are prepared under his
supervision. The disc should be finalised before submission, i.e. the contents of the
disc cannot be further changed. His signature shall be deemed to be his assumption of
responsibility for the electronic plans and the calculations.

4. The following minimum requirements in CAD drawing format should be

observed and provided for in the area calculations computed electronically. Plans may
be rejected on grounds of insufficient information if these requirements are not
complied with.

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4.1 Format and Software Version

(a) The submitted CAD drawing files should be stored in

non-rewritable DVD-ROM discs. Except otherwise agreed by the
Building Authority all other electronic submission formats are not
acceptable.

(b) CAD drawings using AutoCAD version R14 or later or

MicroStation version SE, J, V8 or later are acceptable.

(c) AutoCAD files should be saved in .dwg format and

MicroStation files in .dgn format only. All other compressed
or zipped file formats are not acceptable.

(d) Title blocks completed with drawing number showing revision

legends, site/project title, drawing title etc. should be inserted in
every drawing for identification purpose. Each CAD file shall
contain one hard copy drawing only. Typical title block sample
is attached in Annex 2 for reference.

4.2 Referencing System

File Name/Drawing Number Convention

(a) Each file shall contain one drawing only, default zoomed to full
drawing extent.

(b) All information for approval shall be contained in the same

drawing file. The need to cross-reference or hyper-link with
another CAD file to enable verification of the area calculations in
the DVD-ROM is not acceptable except in situation covered in (c)
below.

(c) In situation where the layering number and the system are limited
due to software constraint, limited referencing system might be
used provided that all information and model files which compose
the final drawings are clearly visible and intact when files are
open in the computer. A clear and systematic path trial in hard
copy format highlighting the list of file(s) for area checking
purpose should be provided to facilitate the verification exercise.
All drawing files and model files are to put into the same folder to
ensure coherent path recognition. Cross-referencing and
hyper-linking within folder should be kept to the minimum.

(d) Naming and numbering of drawing files in the hard copy should
be identical to those in the submitted soft copy.

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 (e) A completed hard and soft copy of the drawing index listing all
file names, drawing numbers with brief description on location
and contents of the submitted drawings shall be provided.
Drawings under different revision must carry a revision letter (e.g.
A to Z) for identification purpose. For large and complicated
project involving numerous drawing versions/amendments, a
revision legend should also be provided as well.

e.g. B-01_ A. DWG

Drawing No. Rev. A

4.3 Layering Organization

(a) CAD drawing files including floor plans, tables and calculations etc.
shall contain all information identical to the hard copy. Each file
shall accommodate different elements such as floor layout plans,
usable floor area, gross floor area and dimension etc. into the relevant
layers. The layering drafting technique isolates elements of a
drawing and places them into separate layers for easy reference and
manipulation. The same principle applies to level in MicroStation
files.

(b) To facilitate checking of the area calculations, general building plans

shall contain GFA and other areas diagram layer(s) for verification and
calculations. To reconcile the requirements of other government
departs and to adopt the rules under CAD Standards for Works
Projects (CSWP) of Environment, Transport and Works Bureau, AP
shall name the relevant layers in a format specified below :

Layer Name Convention

Diagram A: Rules of Layer Name Convention of CSWP (abstracted)

ARC 082 4 0
Field 3 - Addition/Deduction Type
Field 2 - Building Plan Area Type (Sub-class)
Field 2 - CSWP Element Code assigned for
Building Plan Area Calculation (Class)
Field 1 - Agent Responsible Code (ARC) e.g. ADA

Field Description Length/Type Coding

1 Agent Responsible Code 3 (alphanumeric) See www.etwb.gov.hk/cswp
2 CSWP Element Code 3 (numeric) a) 082 for BDs area
assigned for Building Plan calculation,
Area Calculation (Class) b) 086 for LandsDs area
calculation
Building Plan Area Type 1 (numeric) See Diagram B
(Sub-class)
3 Addition/Deduction Type 1 (alphanumeric) See Diagram C

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Diagram B

Code Building Plan Area Type

1 Site Coverage (SC) Non-domestic
2 Site Coverage (SC) Domestic
4 Gross Floor Area (GFA)
Non-domestic
5 Gross Floor Area (GFA) Domestic
9 Usable Floor Area (UFA)
0 Open Space (OS)
_ Elements common to all area type

Diagram C

Code Addition/Deduction Remarks

Type
0 Base Area
4 Deduction Area For area to be deducted from the outline of area
layers under the Buildings Ordinance.
5 Deduction Area For area to be deducted from the outline of area
layers under the Lands Department requirement.
6 Deduction Area For area to be deducted from the outline of area
layers under the Planning Department requirement.
8 Dimension

Diagram D: Layer Names generated from the above rules for this PNAP

Code Description Remarks

ARC08240 Non-domestic area For outline of non-domestic GFA layer.

Layer
ARC08244 Non-domestic area to For non-domestic area to be deducted
be deducted from from the outline of non-domestic area
area calculations layers under the Buildings Ordinance.
ARC08246 Non-domestic area to For non-domestic area to be deducted
be deducted from from the outline of non-domestic area
area calculations layers under the Planning Department
requirements.
ARC08250 Domestic area Layer For outline of domestic GFA layer.

ARC08254 Domestic area to be For domestic area to be deducted from the

deducted from area outline of domestic area layers under the
calculations Buildings Ordinance.

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ARC08256 Domestic area to be For domestic area to be deducted from the

deducted from area outline of domestic area layers under the
calculations Planning Department requirements.
ARC082_8 Dimension layers All dimensions for the floor layout plans
are automatically generated from the
computer software (not to be manually
inserted by text input construction)
ARC08210 Area for For outline of non-domestic site coverage
non-domestic site layer.
coverage calculations
ARC08214 Non-domestic site Deduction complying with requirements
coverage deducted of the Buildings Department.
from calculations
ARC08216 Non-domestic site Deduction complying with requirements
coverage deducted of the Planning Department.
from calculations
ARC08220 Area for domestic For outline of domestic site coverage
site coverage layer.
calculations
ARC08224 Domestic site Deduction complying with requirements
coverage deducted of the Buildings Department.
from calculations
ARC08226 Domestic site Deduction complying with requirements
coverage deducted of the Planning Department.
from calculations
ARC08200 Area for open space For outline of open space layer.
calculations
ARC08204 Area to be deducted For area to be deducted from outline of
from open space the open space under the Buildings
calculations Ordinance.
ARC08290 Area for usable floor For outline of usable floor area layer.
area calculations
ARC08294 Area to be deducted For area to be deducted from outline of
from the usable floor the usable floor area under the Buildings
area calculations Ordinance.

(c) The layer names required by LandsD are not listed in this
PNAP and AP should make reference to the Practice Note
issued by LandsD. AP should also refer to CSWP of
Environment, Transport and Works Bureau (at
www.etwb.gov.hk/cswp) for other layer name convention.

(d) Layering organization of the file(s) in hard copy format shall

be submitted. If more layering description is required in the
submitted general building plans, AP could lengthen the above
list with additional input along similarly constructed
methodology. All layering organizations must be clearly
shown.

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 Layerr contents

(e) CAD file for the floor plan n shall contain all eleements and
informaation that haave to be sh
hown on thee drawings t o facilitate
approvaal, includinng, inter allia, the areea and the dimension n
layers. Elementss such as lig ghting, electtric applianc
nces and the
like whhere approoval from the Buildiing Authorrity is not
required should noot be shown n in the submmitted drawwings.

4..4 Preseentation Sty

yle

Draw
wing Scale

(a) CAD drrawings shoould be draawn in truee size (i.e. 1 drawing

unit = 1mm or meetre) with prrecision rou
unded up to the nearest
mm unitt.

Draw
wing Object within areaa diagram

(b) The poosition of the drawiing shall be close to World

Coordinnation 0,0 and drawin
ng objects in area diaagram shall
not be grouped or blocked.

Polyliine

(c) All line drawings inntended forr area calcullations in arrea layer(s)
shall bee in closed polyline diagram (or in compleex shape in n
MicroSttation files) .

Dimeension

(d) All dim mensions should bee true dimensions generated

automattically by thhe softwaree and laid in
n the speciffied layers.
Text fiigures or figures manually in nserted, am mended or
construccted for caalculation purpose in the CAD file is nott
acceptabble.

Decim
mal places of areas an
nd volumes

(e) All areaas and volum d be presentted in m2 annd m3 units

mes should
respectively and roounded up to
o 3 decimall places.

Suggeested Text Font

(f) Text styyle is not compulsorry. Conven ntional textt fonts are
suggesteed. Comm mon type such as Romans font is
recomm
mended forr use in the text. For MiicroStation,
Engineeering fontt could be adopted.

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5. These guidelines will be refined taking into the experience gained.

Suggestions to facilitate and/or to improve the electronic vetting procedures are always
welcomed.

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 Annex 1

Samples for Dimensioned and Annotated GFA Diagrams

The following part diagrams shown with dimensions and annotations are for reference
only. They are intended to illustrate the minimum information required to facilitate
electronic verification of the area calculations more effectively. Illustrations shown are
by no means exhaustive.

Sample 1 Rectangular shape GFA diagram

Sample 2 GFA diagram with curve(s) and annotations

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Sample 3 GFA diagram (part) with dimension and annotation

Sample 4 GFA diagram (part) with grid line and dimension.

Sample 5 Overview of a sample GFA diagram with calculations

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 Annex 2
Sample Title Panel

REVISIONS INITIAL AND

DESIGNATION

NO. DESCRIPTION AND DATE DWN CKD AUTH

Revision Column

NAME AND INITIAL DATE

DESIGNATION
AUTHORIZED

CHECKED
Officers Concern

DRAWN
PROJECT

Site/Project Title
DRAWING TITLE

Drawing Title

SCALE Scale
DRAWING NO
Drawing Number (with revision)
SOURCE Original Drawing No. (if any)

Company Logo (if any)

AP/RSE/RGEs
BDs OFFICIAL USE
signature/and stamp chop

90mm(W)x150mm(H) space
for BDs approval stamp/
certification of copies of
approved plans (PNAP
ADM-10 App A)

1
* Information box shown in bold letter is compulsory for BD submission.

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 Appendix G
(PNAP ADM-19)

List of Minor Amendments Not Qualified

for Deferring Submission

1. For Building and Building (A&A), a minor amendment:

(a) resulting in a major revision or localised major revision as per criteria

specified in PNAP APP-55;

(b) having material effect on the fundamental issues;

(c) involving concern on stability/deformation of slopes, retaining walls,

adjoining land and buildings;

(d) involving an application for exemption or modification of the BO and its

subsidiary regulations;

(e) not in compliance with the relevant Outline Zoning Plan or deviating from a
scheme approved by the Town Planning Board; or
(f) involving works outside the lot boundary.

2. For superstructure and superstructure (A&A), a minor amendment:

affecting the overall structural stability of the building.

3. For drainage and drainage (A&A), a minor amendment:

(a) encompassing the revision of drainage layout as a result of a major revision
of the building proposal;
(b) involving the change of disposal system or connections to public sewers;
(c) concerning stability/deformation of slopes, retaining walls, adjoining land
and buildings;
(d) involving an application for exemption or modification of the BO and its
subsidiary regulations;
(e) involving excavations deeper than 3m; or
(f) entailing works outside the lot boundary.

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 Appendix H
(PNAP ADM-19)

Request for Fast Track Processing of Plans

of Alteration and Addition (A&A) Works and Certificate of Preparation of Plans

To the Building Authority,

In accordance with paragraph 24 of PNAP ADM-19, I hereby request for fast track
processing of the plans submitted for the proposed A & A works to be carried out at
.

2. I confirm that the A & A works as shown on the enclosed drawings (dwg. no.
___________ _ to ___________ __) do not involve the structure of the building and do
not involve changes to the latest approved plans of the affected areas in the following
aspects :

Density - site parameter, plot ratio, site coverage

Fire safety - means of access, means of escape in case of fire, fire
resistance, compartmentation
Health and environment - lighting, ventilation, open space
Fundamental issues required under allied legislation - fire safety, OZP,
access for persons with a disability, airport height restrictions, railway
route protection

3. I also confirm that the A & A works as shown on the enclosed drawings (dwg. no.
________ to ) involve changes to the latest approved plans of the
affected areas in the following aspects :

Fire safety - means of access, means of escape in case of fire, fire

resistance, compartmentation
Health and environment - lighting, ventilation, open space
Minor changes to structural elements of the building

and that such changes as shown on the said drawings comply with the provisions of the
Buildings Ordinance.

4. A Form BA 8A applying for your consent to the commencement and carrying out
of the A & A works mentioned in paragraph 1 above is enclosed.

Date Signature of Authorized Person

(Name in full)

Signature of Registered Structural Engineer

* delete whichever is inapplicable (Name in full)

(Rev. 2/2016)
 Appendix I
(PNAP ADM-19)

Fast Track Processing of Proposal

for Two-Storey Warehouse

The Efficiency Unit (EU) operates a One Stop Centre for receiving
submissions and coordinating joint inspections for two-storey warehouse proposals on
behalf of relevant Government departments (including BD) and utility companies.
Details of the scheme are available from EU's website: (www.eu.gov.hk).

2. Submission of a proposal for building a two-storey warehouse via the EUs

One Stop Centre to the BD should include all relevant plans such as GBP, structural
plans, drainage plans, demolition plans, site supervision plans and hoarding plans, and
the corresponding consent application. Alternatively, such submission may be made
to the BD directly.

3. For building proposals satisfying the following criteria, concurrent approval

and consent may be applied for:

(a) The proposed building is a warehouse for general storage, of

not more than two storeys and has no basement;

(b) The site is a Class A, B or C site and emergency vehicular

access is provided in compliance with regulation 41D of the
Building (Planning) Regulations and the Code of Practice for
Fire Safety in Buildings;

(c) No compartment in the building shall exceed 28,000m3 nor

10,500m2; and

(d) The criteria as set out in paragraph 23 of PNAP ADM-19 are

satisfied.

4. For proposals satisfying the criteria in paragraph 3 above and irrespective of

whether the submission is made via the EUs One Stop Centre or directly to the BD, the
BD undertakes to process the concurrent applications for fast track approval and
consent within 45 days from the date of submission and to conduct inspection of the
foundation bearing strata within one working day upon receipt of notification.

(2/2016)