Buildings Department
The Buildings Department (BD) is a department of the Hong Kong Government responsible for building codes, building safety, and inspection. It was founded in 1993 and is now subordinate to the Development Bureau.
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Formed | 1993 |
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Headquarters | 12/F Pioneer Centre Nathan Road, Kowloon |
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Website | bd |
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History
The Buildings Department succeeded the former Buildings Ordinance Office (BOO). BOO first existed under the former Public Works Department. From 1982-1986 it existed under the Building Development Department, and from 1986-1993 under the Buildings and Lands Department.[1]
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References
- 20th Anniversary Booklet. Hong Kong: Buildings Department. 2013.
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