Hong Kong Regulations

BUILDING (CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 39

Cladding

(1) Cladding shall-

   (a)  be constructed entirely of such non-combustible materials, of such
        thickness, strength and durability, and shall be fixed and supported
        in such manner and in such sequence as to provide long term stability
        and integrity; and

   (b)  be provided with sufficient permanently flexible joints horizontally
        and vertically to allow for differential movement in the cladding and
        in the structure to which it is attached.

(2) Any metal dowels and fixings securing the cladding shall be suitable,
permanent and adequately protected from corrosion. (Enacted 1990)