Hong Kong Regulations

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 53

Power to prohibit smoking

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(1) Where, in any construction site, any flammable liquid or any mixture
containing any such liquid or any substance or thing which in the opinion of
the Commissioner involves danger from fire is used or intended to be used, the
Commissioner may by order in writing prohibit smoking and the use of naked
lights in such construction site.

(2) The contractor responsible for a construction site in which smoking or the
use of naked lights is prohibited in accordance with the provisions of
paragraph (1) shall take such steps to enforce the prohibition as the
Commissioner may by notice direct.