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All12Alteration work in existing buildings or flats2Minor Works Control System1Unauthorised Building Works (UBW)8Register as Minor Works Contractors1

How to apply for alteration or addition work in existing buildings (including installation of glass panels, advertisement signboards and TV display on external walls)?

What kinds of building works are subject to the control under the Minor Work Control System?

I received an order/a warning notice from the Buildings Department. Is it necessary for me to employ authorized persons to conduct the clearance work?

How to make an appeal against the decision of the Buildings Department regarding the order/warning notice?

If I cannot afford to clear the unauthorized building works according to the Orders/Warning Notices because of financial difficulty, is there any loan that I can apply for?

If I want to alter the partition or the use of my flat / shop (such as changing the bathroom into a study), do I need to obtain approval from the Buildings Department?

How to register as Minor Works Contractors?

How to identify unauthorized building works?

What enforcement actions will be taken by the Buildings Department in respect of unauthorized building works?

Can I ask for permission to postpone the deadline of my unauthorized building works rectification work?

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