Hong Kong Regulations

BUILDING (PLANNING) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 53

Contractor's sheds

(1) Notwithstanding regulation 51, every contractor shall-

   (a)  submit an application, in the specified form, to the Building
        Authority for permission to erect contractor's sheds (other than sheds
        in contractors yards) during the execution of building works; (L.N.
        350 of 1993)

   (b)  supply information regarding the situation, dimensions, construction,
        the length of time for which such contractor's sheds are required and
        their intended use; and if intended for habitation, the number of
        persons to be accommodated shall be stated.

(2) A permit issued by the Building Authority upon application made under
paragraph (1) may specify the period for which such contractor's sheds may
exist, and such other conditions as the Building Authority may deem necessary.
(L.N. 350 of 1993)

(3) The floor of every contractor's shed which is intended for habitation,
shall be properly concreted or raised at least 1 m above ground level. (L.N.
294 of 1976)