Hong Kong Regulations

BUILDING (PLANNING) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 45

Kitchens

PART VI

DOMESTIC BUILDINGS

(1) Every domestic building, and unless exempted by the Building Authority any
part of a domestic building which is intended to be separately let for
dwelling purposes, shall be provided with kitchen accommodation.

(2) The internal surface of every kitchen to a height of at least 1.2 m from
floor level shall be faced with tiles or rendered in cement mortar, not less
than 12.5 mm in thickness, or other non-absorbent material. (L.N. 294 of 1976)

(3) Every kitchen shall be provided with a-

   (a)  properly constructed fireplace or cooking slab unless the cooking is
        to be done by gas, oil or electricity;

   (b)  sink and fittings for the supply of water.