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HOUSING DEPARTMENT
- COMMON FACILITIES
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JANUARY 2003
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reviewed & approved for adequacy by Mr. Ken CHEUNG, Acting Chief Architect/Design &
Standards and authorized for issue by Ms. Ada Y.S. FUNG, Assistant Director (Development
& Procurement).
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30 APR 2005 CONTENTS
REVISION HISTORY
DATE DETAILS
30/04/05 General Revisions including the following major changes (minor technical and
textural changes not noted are highlighted where appropriate):
DCG-E-CF-004 – Deleted.
DCG-E-CF-105 – Add requirement to weep hole drain pipe at retaining wall shall
be screened off with either aluminium or s.s. expanded metal
mesh or barbed wire coil to prevent rodent access.
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30 APR 2005 PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
1. This Design Guide is prepared by the Design & Standards Section and forms part of a
series of design guides for Estate Facilities and Standard Blocks, namely : -
Document Reference
2. This Design Guide deals with Standard Common facilities which comprise standard design
items related to typical housing estate design. These standard design items are usually
incorporated in the Housing Authority building contracts.
3. In common with two of the other Design Guides in the Estate Facilities series (DCG-E-MS
and DCG-E-EW), the Estate Facilities Design Guide - Common Facilities takes up previous
Architects' Circulars/Instructions, General Circulars, DS Information Sheets, Branch
Technical Circulars and WGMB/DCMB Instructions with design guidelines as subject
matter. This are reviewed and updated where necessary and compiled into this Guide.
5. The Design Guide will be subsequently a 'home' for design circulars relating to standard
common facilities which are planned for issue in future.
6. References of legislation and external publications to each Section Guide are given as far
as possible and they only serve as a guide or reminder. Project teams are required to
exercise their own professional judgement to ensure that such requirements as stipulated
under the relevant legislation and publications are up-to-date and being compiled with.
7. Particular Reference should be made to Practice Note for Authorized Persons and
Registered Structural Engineers ( PNAP )# 115 on 'List of Legislation and Publications
affecting the building industry.'
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30 APR 2005 PREFACE
8. This Guide is issued with the authority of the Assistant Director (Development &
Procurement) (AD(DP)).
9. As the Reviewing Authority of this Guide, the Chief Architect/Design & Standards (CA/D&S) is
responsible for reviewing and approving for adequacy all editions and amendments to this
Guide.
10. The Senior Architect/4 (SA/4) is the Contact Point of this Guide.
11. The Senior Manager/Quality Management (SM/QM) manages and controls the issue of this
Guide.
CONTROL
12. The web-based version of this Guide in the CD Intranet is a CONTROLLED DOCUMENT.
Each sub-section of the Guide can be revised and issued separately. The revision status of
each sub-section is identified by the issue number and date shown on each page. The
current revision status of all the sub-sections is summarized in the “Contents” section of
this Guide. Generally, a new issue number will be assigned to each issue of sub-sections
but if there only involves the updating of the “cross-references”, the issue number may be
kept unchanged.
13. All copies other than the web-based copy are UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENTS. Officers are
reminded to check against the web-based version of the Guide for the latest revisions.
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PURPOSE
1. This guide covers the requirements and procedures to provide public telephone facilities in
housing estates for the convenience of residents/visitors.
STATUS
2. This guide is MANDATORY for all staff involved in the planning and design of housing
estates.
BACKGROUND
3. Feedback reveals that public telephone facilities in PHE are essential for the convenience of
the residents/visitors. Subsequent installations after completion of the PHE prove disruptive
and costly. The Department has agreed with telecommunication companies that public
telephone facilities should be incorporated in the planning and design of housing estates.
INFORMATION
4. Public telephone facilities are to be provided at strategic locations of the estate such as :
b) Estate entrance near pedestrian nodes (pedestrian crossing, bus stop etc.)
c) Main shopping concourse of commercial centre which remains open after the
normal business hours.
5. Locations of public telephones shall be agreed in consultation with SHM/CP(CL) (for non-
domestic premises) and/or SHM/EDS (for domestic premises). Project Teams shall furnish
marked drawings to the telecommunication companies for their consideration/ acceptance
at the early design stage.
6. Telecommunication companies will assess and confirm the number and type of public
telephones (coinphone/cardphone/creditphone) required at particular locations. The public
telephone facilities shall include all types of pay-phones and their related accessories such
as mounting components, publicity boards, telephone booths and lucidome.
7. Project teams shall be responsible for incorporating in the contract works all builders work
including junction pits, conduits and power socket for connection to the public telephone
facilities.
8. Funding for all builders work for the public telephone facilities shall be covered by the
project vote and borne by HA.
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FEEDBACK
10. Any feedback concerning the content of this guide should be directed to CA/D&S.
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1. PURPOSE
1.1 This guide is to provide guidelines on Provision of Water Mains in Housing Estates.
2. STATUS
2.1 This guide is MANDATORY for all staff involved in the design of Public Housing
Estates.
3. BACKGROUND
3.1 The agreed practice between HD and Water Supplies Department (WSD) is that the
operation and maintenance of water mains within HD's housing estates is the
responsibility of HD. However, WSD will provide assistance on emergency repairs
upon HD's special request.
4. INFORMATION
4.1 The following plumbing details of water supply connection for housing estates are to
be furnished to WSD for approval prior to installation:
i) Isolating/Control Valve
An isolating valve should be installed at each inlet main inside the estate
boundary for isolating the estate water mains from WSD supply system in
case of an emergency or repair. (Refer to WSD's sketch no. (100) in WWO
1/2/1556/73 IV dated 15.7.92 attached as Appendix I).
For developments having two or more phases, isolating valve pits with
temporary locking devices should be provided for the tee-off to other
phases of the estate (Refer to Appendix II). The isolating valves should be
located in the phase(s) which is completed earlier.
A check meter chamber at the inlet main inside the estate boundary should
be constructed by HD to enable WSD to carry out waste detection checks
regularly. (Refer to Appendix I).
A short piece of flanged pipe with flange adaptor should be provided inside
the chamber as detailed in WSD's drawing no. WSD1.33D at Appendix III.
4.2 To prevent the wrong connection of water mains, design different sizes of pipework
for fresh and flushing water mains for the underground water supply system.
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5. One complete set of as-built record drawing of the estate mains must be provided to the
Chief Engineer of the relevant WSD region within 14 days of completion of the installation
work. For future maintenance purposes, one set of 'as built’ drawings should be provided
by the Contract Manager to the housing manager of the estate.
6. ACTION
6.1 Contract Managers and project team members are to follow the above guidelines
for the provision of water mains in housing estates.
7. FEEDBACK
7.1 Any feedback concerning the content of this guide should be directed to CA/D&S.
8. APPENDICES
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PURPOSE
1. This guide is to set out design guidelines for refuse collection in Public Housing Estates.
STATUS
2. Unless otherwise stated, this guide is MANDATORY for all staff administering new
development projects and involved in the design of Public Housing Estates.
BACKGROUND
3. Building Committee (BC) was informed at the meeting on 19 June 2003 when the Model
Client Brief for public rental housing developments was discussed, that the provision of
Automated Refuse Collection System (ARCS) in new development projects was under
review due to its relatively high initial as well as recurrent operation and maintenance costs.
4. Two new refuse handling systems, being more cost effective and yet be able to offer a
reasonably high level of cleanliness and hygiene in handling refuse collection in Public
Housing Estates, were approved by BC at the meeting on 17 June 2004.
5. The content of this guide has been re-written based on the new refuse handling systems
approved.
CONSULTATION
6. The content of this guide has been reviewed in consultation with CBSE, CM/M(SS1),
CM/M(SS3) and FEHD.
INFORMATION
7. Guidelines on the planning reserve for ARCS are provided separately in DCG-E-CF-104
and should be referred to where the allowance for this system is required in Client Brief.
ACTION
8. Contract Managers and project team members are to follow the above guidelines for refuse
collection for projects to be completed on or after 1 September 2005. Advices of SHM/EDS
(for domestic premises) and SHM/CP(CL) (for non-domestic premises) shall be sought with
particular regard to the choice of the refuse collection system and location of Refuse
Collection Point (RCP).
FEEDBACK
9. Any feedback concerning the content of this guide should be directed to CA/D&S.
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APPENDICES
12. Appendix III : Determining the Number of Refuse Storage Bins to be Temporarily
Stationed in Refuse Collection Point
13. Appendix IV : Case Study on Sizing the Refuse Collection Point in Shatin Area 4C/38A
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Recommended Guidelines
1.1 There are two new refuse handling systems to cater for refuse collection in domestic
premises of Public Housing Estates of different sizes:
(a) The “Central Compactor System (CCS)” should, in general, be adopted for
estates with 2,400 flats or above (e.g. 3 nos. NH1 Blocks or more). The daily
refuse output in estates of this size will fully utilize a 5-tonne or larger capacity
container to be collected by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
(FEHD).
(b) The “Distributed Compactor System (DCS)” should, in general, be adopted for
estates with less than 2,400 flats (e.g. 2 nos. NH1 Blocks or less). The amount
of refuse generated daily is less than 5 tonnes where FEHD will collect the
refuse by conventional Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV).
1.2 There may be cases where the above criteria are not fully applicable due to the project
based building/estate design constraints or other considerations (e.g. RCP may be
integrated with the only domestic block in an estate or an estate with less than 2,400
flats is in the vicinity of another estate already employing CCS). Project teams should
consult CBSE and CM/M(SS3) for selecting the most appropriate type of installation.
Recommended Guidelines
(a) A typical refuse storage bin with a 660 litres capacity occupies an area of 1.2 m2
approximately.
Refer to Fig.1 showing a typical refuse storage bin currently deployed in housing
estates.
(b) Refer to Fig.2 showing the recommended area allowed for storage and handling
of the 660-litre (660L) refuse storage bins.
(c) On average, one 660L refuse storage bin will cater for the amount of refuse
generated daily by 55 flats. Allowance should be made for 10% to 15% potential
increase in refuse load around festivals’ period such as Mid-Autumn Festival,
Winter Solstice and Lunar New Year Festival etc.
(d) Seventeen (17) 660L refuse storage bins will therefore cater for one standard
New Harmony 1 Block of 799 flats.
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Fig.2 : Schematic Layout for Storage and Handling of Refuse Storage Bins
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Mandatory Requirement
(a) RS&MRC is a standard provision in the domestic block and provide sufficient
daily storage of refuse for the total number of flats in the block.
(b) Adequate working room for maneuvering the refuse storage bins within
RS&MRC is required.
(c) A mechanical ventilation system completed with exhaust de-odourizer (in the
form of activated carbon filter or chemical impregnated filter etc.) to maintain a
negative pressure inside the RS&MRC.
(d) An automatic washing device for periodically washing the area for the 660L
refuse storage bin to receive refuse immediately under the refuse chute.
Surface channel with heavy-duty cast iron channel cover shall be provided
around that area.
(e) For transference of refuse from RS&MRC to RCP, dropped kerb and ramped
access for carting refuse storage bins are required along the designated route.
The gradient of ramp shall not be greater than 1:10.
(f) For collection of refuse by RCV at the domestic block, properly designed and
identified vehicular access is required for collection of refuse from the
RS&MRCs.
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(i) All RS&MRCs shall comply with the Building (Refuse Storage and Material
Recovery Chambers and Refuse Chutes) Regulations.
Mandatory Requirement
(a) RCP is a totally enclosed structure to provide sufficient daily storage for the total
number of flats in the estate where refuse is collected by FEHD. It shall allow
entry of the conventional RCV for refuse collection in the Distributed Compactor
System.
(b) RCP shall be located strategically with the aim to minimize nuisance to the public
and the estate tenants living nearby. EMD shall be consulted in the design
stage.
(c) The designated route for transference of refuse from RS&MRC to RCP shall be
identified at design stage to minimize nuisance and avoid conflict with other land
usage e.g. access across a bus terminus.
(e) Refer to paragraph 3 of this Appendix on detailed provisions of RCP for the
Central Compactor System.
(f) Refer to paragraph 4 of this Appendix on detailed provisions of RCP for the
Distributed Compactor System.
(h) All RCPs shall comply with the Building (Refuse Storage and Material Recovery
Chambers and Refuse Chutes) Regulations.
(j) Separate RCPs shall be provided for domestic and commercial premises of an
estate.
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Recommended Guidelines
(k) Where site conditions permitted, location of RCP not closer than 20m from
domestic blocks is recommended. Main entrance of RCP is also recommended
to orientate away from domestic blocks.
(l) To prevent noise and odour nuisance, the air discharge outlets must be carefully
located away from potential noise and odour sensitive receivers such as schools,
domestic blocks and any fresh air intakes.
(m) The effect of the prevailing wind and the micro-climate that may carry noise and
odour nuisance should be observed.
(n) Storage compound for refuse collection should be designed to allow for the
optimal use of storage, maneuvering and working space.
(o) RCP for non-domestic premises can be provided as part of the commercial
provisions to reduce visual impact of the building mass.
Greening Opportunities
(p) Explore vertical and horizontal surfaces, parapet walls & rooftops etc. of the RCP
structure for planting to enhance environment.
Mandatory Requirement
(a) JCP is a separate storage area for those items which cannot be collected by the
normal domestic refuse services. Collection will be based on demand and can
be many times a week depending on seasonal or other circumstances.
(c) Physical separation of JCP from the storage area of refuse storage bins is
required.
Recommended Guidelines
(f) JCP should be located abutting, and with secondary access to RCP where site
conditions permitted.
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The Central Compactor System (CCS) comprises the following major components:
(a) A volume control and storage device with motorized gates connected to the
bottom of refuse chute of each domestic block to correctly control the volume of
refuse to be loaded to each 660L refuse storage bin before transportation to the
RCP.
(b) A central refuse compactor inside RCP for receiving and compacting the refuse
unloaded from the 660L refuse storage bins up to one-third of the original
volume for storage in a sealed container.
3:1
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Mandatory Requirement
Footprint
* 1 no. of central refuse compactor and refuse storage container set (5-tonne
or 10-tonne) integrated with bin lifter.
(Provisional dimensions: overall length (mm) x width (mm) x height (mm)
– Compactor integrated with bin lifting device 3,740 x 1,860 x 2,920
– 10-tonne refuse storage container 6,060 x 2,440 x 2,600
– 5-tonne refuse storage container 6,060 x 2,440 x 2,600)
If the amount of refuse generated daily is more than 10 tonnes, two or more
compactor and container sets shall be provided.
* Parking space for 1 no. of electric battery operated tractor and trailer (for 3
nos. 660L refuse storage bins) if provided as described in paragraph 2.3(d).
(Provisional dimensions of electric battery operated tractor and trailer:
overall length (mm) x width (mm) x height (mm)
5,500 x 1,500 x 2,000)
* Space for temporarily accommodating the 660L refuse storage bins after the
unloading and cleansing processes. Designated space for bins of different
blocks shall be provided so that they can be easily identified for returning to
the corresponding blocks.
* Space for maneuvering refuse storage bins and electric battery operated
tractor and trailer (if provided).
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* Circulation area.
* An area of not less than 10m2 for the setting up of a Material Recovery Point
for separate collection and storage of recyclables.
(b) Project team to consult the CCS term contractor regarding the actual plant size,
required maneuvering/maintenance space and power supply requirement.
(c) Project team to consult EMD regarding the adequacy of space for maneuvering
of the refuse storage bins to be temporarily stationed in the RCP.
Entrances
(d) An opening of at least 4m wide and 4.8m headroom as the main entrance for
container lifting operation shall be provided.
(e) An electrically and manually operated roller shutter shall be provided. It shall be
equipped with a flashing light which operates whilst the roller shutter is in motion
so as to arouse the attention of the users of the RCP.
(f) A secondary entrance of 2.4m wide for access of electric battery operated tractor
and trailer or 1.8m wide (minimum) with concrete ramp (1:10 gradient) for easy
access of handcarts shall be provided. An electrically and manually operated
roller shutter shall be provided.
(g) Internal walls to be finished with white glazed ceramic tiles – skirting to ceiling.
(h) Ground surface to be paved with non-slip material and shall be suitably designed
to withstand the weight of the electric battery operated tractor and trailer and the
lifting force of the container. Avoid stop curb or raised platform as this would
hinder movement of the electric battery operated tractor and trailer. Demarcate
the bin lifter and bin cleansing machine operation zones with yellow lines and
paint with the words “機器運作時,不要內進”.
(i) Metal guard-rail bumper to be installed on the internal wall 1m above FFL and
continuous. Sides of columns to be provided with protective angles to not less
than 1.2m in height.
(j) Surface channel with heavy-duty cast iron channel cover to be provided across
each entrance, around the bin cleansing machine and in the vicinity of the
location where the refuse container and compactor are engaged.
Building Services
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Fig.4 : Typical Layout of Central Compactor System RCP (for guidance only)
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(l) Weatherproof socket outlets for general purposes (13A 1-phase). Mounting level
of power socket shall be at 1.35m above FFL to avoid damages by maneuvering
of refuse storage bins etc.
(m) Power supply for the CCS (provisional rating: 100A or 160A 3-phase for single-
compactor or two-compactor systems respectively) in the form of weatherproof
isolator.
(q) Water supply points for refuse bin cleansing and floor washing.
(r) Flashing lights at two sides of the refuse container entrance to warn passers-by,
especially the physically-handicapped during loading/unloading of the container
by FEHD collection vehicle.
Recommended Guidelines
(s) Warning buzzer may create nuisance to nearby residents. Project teams to
consult EMD when including such provisions.
(u) Where site condition permits, provision of extra 10m2 in Material Recovery Point
in order to allow adequate space for handling recyclables should be temporarily
stationed therein for effective recycling operation.
No. of RCP
(v) Should the serving distance by a single RCP to cover all blocks is too excessive,
two or more central refuse compactor and refuse storage container sets can be
housed in separate RCPs located strategically to minimize the serving distance.
Mandatory Requirement
(a) Vehicular access (independent if possible) to the RCP by the container collection
vehicle and conventional RCV (for refuse collection in the event of central
compactor failure) shall be provided. Requirements for a typical container
collection vehicle is as follows:
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(b) A dedicated loading bay of 5m x 12m in front of the RCP is necessary for the
exclusive use of the container collection vehicle. The space being adequate to
accommodate a conventional RCV in case of prolonged breakdown of the
central compactor. If this is located in a general loading bay area, provision
should be made to fence it off from use by other vehicles, on condition that no
obstruction to EVA is made.
(c) In all cases the access route for the container collection vehicle is to be clearly
defined by suitable choice of materials and colours, use of pavement kerbs
and/or landscape features which clearly differentiate the vehicular access from
the pedestrian areas of the estate.
(d) Emergency access routes/paved areas not clearly defined as vehicular routes
are not considered suitable for daily collection.
(e) Demarcate the designated 5m x 12m container collection vehicle loading bay
with yellow lines and paint with the words “垃圾車專用”.
The Distributed Compactor System (DCS) comprises the following major components:
(a) A small-scale compactor connected to the bottom of each refuse chute of each
domestic block to automatically compact the refuse received up to half of the
original volume and to partially squeeze out the foul liquid content before
transferring to a 660L refuse storage bin for subsequent removal to a RCP for
storage.
(b) A RCP suitably sized to accommodate the 660L refuse storage bins, other
ancillary facilities such as bin cleansing machine and a loading bay to cover
FEHD conventional RCV for refuse loading/unloading within an enclosed
environment.
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2:1
4.2 Options
Mandatory Requirement
There are two basic options in the planning of layouts to satisfy the daily refuse
collection needs in the Distributed Compactor System:
Where the site dictates, the RCVs would have direct access to individual
buildings across clearly defined vehicular routes, with either a lay-by or turning
circle in a cul-de-sac situation provided adjacent to the RS&MRCs.
This option, which will cause nuisance to the public and the estate tenants living
nearby, is to be adopted in exceptional cases only and project team shall report
to PDRC/DDRP. CBSE shall also be consulted on the provision of refuse
handling facilities.
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Mandatory Requirement
Footprint
* An automatic washing device for periodically flushing the foul liquid drain pipe
connected to the refuse compactor during compaction operation.
* Space to accommodate the total no. of 660L refuse storage bins sufficient for
daily storage of refuse for the total number of flats in the block.
* Circulation area
(b) Project team shall consult the DCS term contractor regarding the actual plant
size, required maneuvering/maintenance space and power supply requirement.
Mandatory Requirement
Footprint
(a) The RCP shall be a totally enclosed structure which allows entry of the RCV for
refuse collection.
* A 5m x 12m RCV loading bay demarcated with yellow lines and painted with
the words “垃圾車專用”.
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* Parking space for 1 no. of electric battery operated tractor and trailer (for 3
nos. 660L refuse storage bins) if provided as described in paragraph 2.3(d).
(Provisional dimensions of electric battery operated tractor and trailer:
overall length (mm) x width (mm) x height (mm)
5,500 x 1,500 x 2,000)
* Space to accommodate the storage of the total no. of 660L refuse storage
bins of the estate awaiting collection by RCV.
* Circulation area.
* An area of not less than 10m2 for the setting up of a Material Recovery Point
for separate collection and storage of recyclables.
Entrances
(d) An electrically and manually operated roller shutter shall be provided. It shall be
equipped with a flashing light which operates whilst the roller-shutter is in motion
so as to arouse the attention of the users of the RCP.
(e) A secondary entrance of 2.4m wide for access of electric battery operated tractor
and trailer or 1.8m wide (minimum) with concrete ramp (1:10 gradient) for easy
access of handcarts shall be provided. An electrically and manually operated
roller shutter shall be provided.
(f) Internal walls to be finished with white glazed ceramic tiles – skirting to ceiling.
(g) Ground surface to be paved with non-slip material and to be suitably designed to
withstand the weight of the heaviest vehicle of 25 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
Avoid stop curb or raised platform as this would hinder movement of vehicles.
Demarcate the bin cleansing machine operation zone with yellow lines and paint
with the words “機器運作時,不要內進”.
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(h) Metal guard-rail bumper to be installed on the internal wall 1m above FFL and
continuous. Sides of columns to be provided with protective angles to not less
than 1.2m in height.
(i) Surface channel with heavy-duty cast iron channel cover to be provided across
each entrance and around the bin cleansing machine.
Building Services
(k) Weatherproof socket outlets for general purposes (13A 1-phase). Mounting level
of power socket shall be at 1.35m above FFL to avoid damages by maneuvering
of refuse storage bins etc.
(l) 30A 3-phase power supply in the form of weatherproof isolator for the bin
cleansing machine and charging of electric battery operated tractor and trailer if
provided.
(n) Mechanical ventilation and RCV exhaust extraction systems and required power
supply.
(p) Water supply points for refuse bin cleansing and floor washing.
(q) Flashing lights at two sides of the RCV entrance to warn passers-by, especially
the physically-handicapped when the RCV is moving in and out of the RCP.
Recommended Guidelines
(r) Warning buzzer may create nuisance to nearby residents. Project teams to
consult EMD when including such provisions.
(t) Where site condition permits, provision of extra 10m2 in Material Recovery Point
in order to allow adequate space for handling recyclables should be temporarily
stationed therein for effective recycling operation.
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Mandatory Requirement
(a) Allow for RCV access (independent if possible) to the RCP. Requirements for
RCV is as follows:
(b) In all cases the access route for the RCV is to be clearly defined by suitable
choice of materials and colours, use of pavement kerbs and/or landscape
features which clearly differentiate the vehicular access from the pedestrian
areas of the estate.
(c) Kerbs at laybys, turning circles and cul-de-sacs designated for refuse collection
to be dropped.
(d) Emergency access routes/paved areas not clearly defined as vehicular routes
are not considered suitable for daily collection.
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Technical Refuse Storage and Refuse Collection Point Refuse Collection Point Junk Collection Point Remarks
Requirements Material Recovery (RCP) – Central (RCP) – Distributed (JCP)
Chamber (RS&MRC) Compactor System Compactor System
1. Area
– Refuse Storage – 2.5m2/bin 2.5m2/bin 50m2 min. (***) (***) for commercial
and Handling centre with a wet
market
2. Entrance
– Opening 2.0m(W) x 2.1m(H) 4.0m(W) x 4.8m(H) 5.0/5.5m(W) x 4.5m(H) 2.0m(W) x 2.1m(H) RCV entry into RCP for
Dimensions minimum minimum minimum (*) minimum Distributed Compactor
(main entrance) (main entrance) System is required.
– Door/Gate Metal door Roller shutter Roller shutter Metal gate or roller Roller shutter at main
electrically and electrically and shutter entrance of RCP to be
manually operated manually operated fitted with flashing light.
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Technical Refuse Storage and Refuse Collection Point Refuse Collection Point Junk Collection Point Remarks
Requirements Material Recovery (RCP) – Central (RCP) – Distributed (JCP)
Chamber (RS&MRC) Compactor System Compactor System
3. Finishes
– Wall White glazed ceramic White glazed ceramic White glazed ceramic White glazed ceramic External walls of RCP
tiles – skirting to ceiling tiles – skirting to ceiling tiles – skirting to ceiling tiles – skirting to ceiling and JCP to be in
harmony with
surroundings.
– Floor Non-slip quarry tiles Non-slip quarry tiles or Non-slip quarry tiles or Non-slip quarry tiles or
with coved skirting other approved hard other approved hard other approved hard
impervious material impervious material impervious material
with coved skirting with coved skirting with coved skirting
– Ceiling Fair faced Fair faced Fair faced Fair faced Solid roof to be provided
w/anti-fungus emulsion w/anti-fungus emulsion w/anti-fungus emulsion w/anti-fungus emulsion for RCP and JCP.
paint paint paint paint
– Surface Channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Heavy duty cast iron
channel cover, especially
across entrances.
– Metal Guard Rail Yes Yes Yes Yes 1m above FFL wall
mounted and continuous.
4. Services
– Lighting Weatherproof fitting Weatherproof fitting Weatherproof fitting Weatherproof fitting Maintenance access and
150 lux min. 300 lux min. 300 lux min. 150 lux min. facilities to light fittings
to be provided.
– Weatherproof 1 no. 13A 1 no. (1-phase) 13A 1 no. (1-phase) 13A 1 no. 13A Mounting level of power
Power Socket socket 1.35m above FFL
to avoid damages by
refuse storage bins.
– Weatherproof 160A
(3-phase) isolator for
two-compactor
system
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Technical Refuse Storage and Refuse Collection Point Refuse Collection Point Junk Collection Point Remarks
Requirements Material Recovery (RCP) – Central (RCP) – Distributed (JCP)
Chamber (RS&MRC) Compactor System Compactor System
4. Services (Cont’d)
– Ventilation – Mechanical (not less – Mechanical – Mechanical Natural (*) minimum 2 nos. fans
than 3 air change/ w/weatherproof
hour) – Wall mounted fans – Wall mounted fans switches (exact no. to
near operation area near operation area be determined by
– Activated carbon/ (*) (*) Project BSE)
chemical
impregnated odour – Activated carbon/ – Activated carbon/ (**) 1 no. power point
filtration system etc. chemical chemical reserved for
(**) impregnated odour impregnated odour alternative odour
filtration system etc. filtration system etc. elimination system
(**) (**) to Building Services
specification
– RCV exhaust
extraction system
5. Miscellaneous
– Internal Headroom 2.0m minimum 4.8m plus clear height 4.5m plus clear height N/A RCV entry into RCP for
(Internal dimension for MV installation for MV installation Distributed Compactor
1.5m minimum) System is required.
– Floor Loading N/A 25 tonnes gross vehicle 25 tonnes gross vehicle N/A (*) to cater for
weight (*) weight conventional RCV
service for refuse
collection in the
event of central
compactor failure
– Ventilation N/A H/L windows or H/L windows or H/L windows or Windows and louvres to
louvres louvres louvres be fitted with actuator
device for remote
operation.
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1 Factors to be Considered
(a) One-third and two-third of the refuse generated daily is assumed to be handled in the
morning and evening refuse collection sessions respectively.
(b) The number of domestic blocks where the refuse storage bins are transferred by
electric battery operated tractor(s) and trailer(s) to and from the Refuse Collection Point
(RCP) immediately after collection.
(c) The number of domestic blocks where the refuse storage bins are transferred manually
to and from the RCP immediately after collection.
(d) The total number of refuse storage bins to be transferred manually to RCP at the end of
a refuse collection session at domestic blocks instead of immediately after collection.
2 Calculation of Round Trip Time of Transferring Refuse Storage Bins between Domestic
Blocks and RCP
By referring to Table 3 on the timeframe for completing different refuse handling processes,
the round trip time of each electric battery operated tractor and trailer or dedicated cleansing
operative for transferring refuse storage bins between RCP and the domestic block(s) can be
determined.
3 Other Considerations
The transference route, number of electric battery operated tractor and trailer to be used,
number of blocks to be served by an electric battery operated tractor and trailer for each round
trip, number of dedicated operatives to be employed for manually transferring refuse storage
bins and/or carrying out operations at RCP should preferably be determined in such a way
that:
(a) There is at least one loaded refuse storage bin in each block waiting for removal before
arrival of the tractor and trailer/operative; and
(b) The unloading and cleaning operation of each batch of bins inside the RCP can be
completed before arrival of the next batch.
This arrangement is to minimize the number of refuse storage bins that need to be temporarily
stationed inside the RCP.
By taking into account the considerations in items 1 to 3 above, the number of refuse storage
bins to be stationed in RCP at different time of the whole refuse collection session can be
calculated. Size of the RCP required can then be determined.
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CASE STUDY
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3.1 Refuse Collection at Domestic Blocks (same as the practice of conventional manual
collection)
* 2 workers for one block
* One for low zone and the other for high zone
* Worker for low zone to change 660L refuse storage bin at G/F refuse storage and
material recovery chamber (RS&MRC)
* Time for completing collection at one floor : 3.5 min [210 sec]
* Time for filling up ten (10) 660L refuse storage bins : 150 min [10 x 900 sec]
* Operation at each domestic block starts at 20:30 and ends at 23:00
3.3 Transportation of Refuse Storage Bins by Electric Battery Operated Tractor and
Trailer
3.3.1 Operation details of electric battery operated tractor and trailer from 20:45
to 23:00
3.3.2 Operation details of electric battery operated tractor and trailer from 23:00
to 23:47
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Note : The remaining empty refuse storage bins at RCP are to be returned to
the domestic blocks in good time prior to starting of refuse collection next
morning.
3.5 Space for Refuse Storage Bins Stationed at RCP [see analysis at section 6]
* Space for 15 filled refuse storage bins before emptying
* Space for 40 emptied and cleaned bins (designated location shall be provided for
bins from each block to facilitate subsequent identification for return to the
corresponding block)
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Collection of Refuse Storage Bins from Blocks 5, 6 & 7 (Tractor & Trailer A)
Collection of Refuse Storage Bins from Blocks 1, 2 & 4 (Tractor & Trailer B)
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Collection of Refuse Storage Bins from Blocks 5, 6 & 7 (Tractor & Trailer A)
Travelling Route / Length of Time Spent (min) Cumulative Time Spent (min)
st nd rd
Operation at Block Route (m) Travelling Handling 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round
Departure from RCP - - - 0
From RCP to Blk 7 500 5 - 5
Collect 3 Bins at Blk 7 - - 3 8
From Blk 7 to RCP 500 5 - 13
Return 3 Bins at RCP - - 3 16
Departure from RCP - - - 0
From RCP to Blk 6 410 4 - 4
Collect 3 Bins at Blk 6 - - 3 7
From Blk 6 to RCP 410 4 - 11
Return 3 Bins at RCP - - 3 14
Departure from RCP - - - 0
From RCP to Blk 5 320 3 - 3
Collect 3 Bins at Blk 5 - - 3 6
From Blk 5 to RCP 320 3 - 9
Return 3 Bins at RCP - - 3 12
Collection of Refuse Storage Bins from Blocks 1, 2 & 4 (Tractor & Trailer B)
Travelling Route / Length of Time Spent (min) Cumulative Time Spent (min)
st nd rd
Operation at Block Route (m) Travelling Handling 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round
Departure from RCP - - - 0
From RCP to Blk 4 340 4 - 4
Collect 3 Bins at Blk 4 - - 3 7
From Blk 4 to RCP 340 4 - 11
Return 3 Bins at RCP - - 3 14
Departure from RCP - - - 0
From RCP to Blk 1 200 2 - 2
Collect 3 Bins at Blk 1 - - 3 5
From Blk 1 to RCP 200 2 - 7
Return 3 Bins at RCP - - 3 10
Departure from RCP - - - 0
From RCP to Blk 2 170 2 - 2
Collect 3 Bins at Blk 2 - - 3 5
From Blk 2 to RCP 170 2 - 7
Return 3 Bins at RCP - - 3 10
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Collection by Tractor
- - 1st - 2nd - - 3rd - 4th - 5th - 6th - - 7th - 8th
& Trailer A
20:30
20:45
20:52
21:00
21:12
21:15
21:30
21:32
21:45
21:52
22:00
22:12
22:15
22:32
22:30
22:45
22:52
23:00
23:13
Time
Collection by Tractor
- - 1st - 2nd - - 3rd - 4th - 5th - - 6th - 7th - 8th
& Trailer A
20:30
20:45
50:55
21:00
21:15
21:15
21:30
21:35
21:45
21:55
22:00
22:15
22:15
22:30
22:35
22:45
22:55
23:00
23:28
Time
Collection by Tractor
- - 1st - - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - - 5th - 6th - 7th - 8th
& Trailer A
20:30
20:45
20:59
21:00
21:15
21:19
21:30
21:39
21:45
21:59
22:00
22:15
22:19
22:30
22:39
22:45
22:59
23:00
23:41
Time
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- - 1st - 2nd - 3rd - - 4th - 5th - 6th - 7th - - 8th
& Trailer B
20:30
20:45
20:51
21:00
21:10
21:15
21:29
21:30
21:45
21:48
22:00
22:07
22:15
22:26
22:30
22:45
22:45
23:00
23:05
Time
Collection by Tractor
- - 1st - 2nd - - 3rd - 4th - 5th - 6th - - 7th - 8th
& Trailer B
20:30
20:45
20:55
21:00
21:14
21:15
21:30
21:33
21:45
21:52
22:00
22:11
22:15
22:30
22:30
22:45
22:49
23:00
23:17
Time
Collection by Tractor
- - 1st - - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th - - 6th - 7th - 8th
& Trailer B
20:30
20:45
20:59
21:00
21:15
21:18
21:30
21:37
21:45
21:56
22:00
22:15
22:15
22:30
22:34
22:45
22:53
23:00
23:27
Time
Manual Collection by
- - - - - - - - - - - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
2 Cleansing Workers
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:00
23:04
23:08
23:12
23:16
Time
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Time
No. of
21:04 21:05 21:18 21:23 21:25 21:37 21:42 21:45 21:56 22:01 22:05 22:15
Loaded bins IN 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 -
Empty bins OUT 0 0 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 -
Stationed bins 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Stationed bins not yet
3 5 0 3 5 0 3 5 0 3 4 0
emptied
Stationed bins emptied
0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
but not yet cleaned
Stationed bins emptied
0 0 6 3 0 6 3 1 6 3 1 6
and cleaned
Time
No. of
22:20 22:25 22:34 22:39 22:45 22:53 22:58 23:02 23:05 23:06 23:10 23:12
Loaded bins IN 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 2 3 2 2 3
Empty bins OUT 3 3 - 3 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stationed bins 6 6 6 6 6 6 9 11 14 16 18 21
Stationed bins not yet
3 4 0 3 3 0 3 3 5 6 7 9
emptied
Stationed bins emptied
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
but not yet cleaned
Stationed bins emptied
3 2 6 3 2 6 6 7 9 9 11 12
and cleaned
Time
No. of
23:14 23:18 23:19 23:21 23:22 23:26 23:32 23:33 23:35 23:40 23:47 00:17
Loaded bins IN 2 2 - 3 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 -
Empty bins OUT 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 -
Stationed bins 23 25 25 28 31 31 34 34 37 37 40 40
Stationed bins not yet
10 10 10 12 15 13 13 13 15 13 13 0
emptied
Stationed bins emptied
1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
but not yet cleaned
Stationed bins emptied
12 14 15 15 16 18 20 21 21 24 27 40
and cleaned
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PURPOSE
1. This guide is to set out the planning guidelines for the provision of Automated Refuse
Collection Systems (ARCS) in new housing estates.
STATUS
2. Unless otherwise stated, this guide is MANDATORY for all staff involved in the planning and
design of housing estates where an ARCS system is to be provided.
BACKGROUND
3. Two pilot ARCS installations are currently in operation. The system at Fanling Area 47B,
Phases 1 & 2 (Wah Sum Estate) by Centralsug has been operating since December 1995
followed by the one at Shek Yam East Phase 1 by Associated Engineers Ltd. (Transvac)
since July 1996.
SUPPLIERS/CONTRACTORS LIST
INFORMATION
6. These design guidelines are drafted around information provided by the listed
manufacturers. It should be noted that builder's work and other information relating to the
standard domestic blocks will eventually be included in the standard block drawings. For
non-standard buildings, the builder's work drawings will be provided by the PBSE.
7. Apart from the ARCS selection and provision criteria the information contained in this guide
will mainly relate to the external refuse conveying system and the design requirements for
the central refuse collection station. Design requirements of the entire ARCS are detailed in
the "Standard Specification for ARCS”.
CONSULTATION
8. The contents of this guide have been compiled in consultation with Contract Managers,
CES/HR, SHM/DS, SHM/Services, SMS/TAS and the ARCS Working Group.
FEEDBACK
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Recommended Guidelines
10. As a basic rule, ARCS will be provided in Public Housing Estates and Home Ownership
Courts with 2,400 domestic flats or more with completion scheduled on or after 1 January
2001.
11. Because of the high initial cost ARCS will not be installed in estates where there is a small
number of domestic units such as infill and rural sites.
12. For estates with 2 or more phases, it is recommended that an ARCS system should serve
the entire development, with the plant capacity suitably sized.
a) Sites with extensive rock platforms and/or with great differences in level
PROVISION
Recommended Guidelines
14. a) An ARCS may jointly serve a Rental Estate and HOS Court for collection of
domestic refuse.
b) Underground pipes should not be routed through areas which are not served by
ARCS e.g. schools etc.
Mandatory Requirement
c) The system must not serve a commercial centre, carpark or Public Works (PWP)
buildings such as schools, indoor recreation centres, neighbourhood community
centres or welfare premises etc.
e) The provision of ARCS in Ancillary Facilities, Small Households and Housing For
Senior Citizens Blocks may only be provided as part of the installation for larger
estates and will be confirmed with Management Branch on a project basis.
REFUSE INLETS
Mandatory Requirement
15. Apart from the usual refuse inlets located in the refuse rooms at each floor of the domestic
blocks, outdoor refuse inlets must be provided in the vicinity of every two buildings for use
by the cleansing contractor. The outdoor refuse inlets should not be located in a prominent
location such as at the main entrance to a commercial centre, or prominent gathering places
such as play areas, venues, domestic block entrances etc.
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16. An automated refuse collection system consists of refuse inlets integrated with the building
refuse chute on each floor, refuse conveying pipes, discharge and air-inlet valves and a
central refuse collection station and associated plant and equipment.
At the bottom of each refuse chute, there is a discharge valve which has an accessible
chamber where refuse is stored between emptying cycles. When the valve opens, refuse is
transported by suction through the conveying pipes and compacted into containers located
in the collection station. The filled container is subsequently removed by a refuse collection
vehicle fitted with lifting hooks.
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Mandatory Requirement
17. For all schemes earmarked for the provision of ARCS, allowance should be made
at an early stage for :-
b) For mixed rental and HOS estates, the refuse collection station should preferably be
in the rental portion and in the earliest phase of the development. Provisions will be
included in the HOS Deed of Mutual Covenant for the recovery from HOS owners of
the costs related to their use of the ARCS. If it is not possible to locate the refuse
collection station in the rental portion, CES/HR and AD/SALES shall be consulted
before finalizing its location in the HOS portion.
c) A feasible routing for the refuse conveying pipe linking the various blocks with the
central refuse collection station.
d) Project team should refer to the detailed design requirements and consult the
ARCS contractors regarding the central plant size and location and refuse
conveying pipe routing.
18. The proposals must be indicated on all PDRC and DDRP submissions.
19. The central refuse collection station accommodates the following plant :-
* Cyclone Separator
* Compactor
* Blowers with silencer
* Sound insulation lining
* Dust Filter
* Compressed air installation
* A deodourizer (in the form of a water scrubber rather than an activated carbon filter)
* Conveyor for refuse containers
21. The above footprints have taken into account areas for accommodating the ARCS plant and
refuse containers, a control room, DG stores for water scrubber chemicals and a
toilet/shower room.
22. It should be noted that for some ARCS manufacturers, the footprint of the refuse collection
station may vary slightly. Furthermore, some cases, a separate transformer/switch room
may be required to be dedicated to the ARCS plant.
23. In all cases, the minimum clear headroom of the station shall be 8m.
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Mandatory Requirement
b) The central refuse collection station should only be integrated with a commercial
centre or car park building with the agreement of Management Branch, Allocation
and Marketing Branch and Commercial Properties Division.
Recommended Guidelines
c) If the refuse collection station is not located in the earliest phase of a development,
then a temporary refuse storage area must be provided.
e) The refuse collection station may be located within podium structure, but not in the
commercial area, it may also be attached to a car parking building.
f) Integration of ARCS central stations with other buildings must be raised, on project
basis, as early as possible to the ES concerned of the PM Section for comments on
the implications on land use, AD/SALES, CES/HR and SHM/Agency to be
consulted on land grant, management and maintenance responsibilities. As ARCS
serves the domestic portion of the estate, every effort should be made to locate the
refuse collection station in the domestic portion. It is not desirable to locate the
refuse collection station within a commercial centre area. If this cannot be avoided
and attachment to commercial facilities is proposed, then project teams should
consult CES/CP regarding the implications. SHM/R&D must also be consulted.
h) To prevent noise and odour nuisance, the air discharge outlets must be carefully
located away from potential noise and odour sensitive receivers such as schools,
domestic block facades and any fresh air intakes.
i) The effect of the prevailing wind and the micro-climate that may carry noise and
odour nuisance should be observed and the plant for the system should be
designed to minimize the problem.
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PIPEWORK SYSTEM
Mandatory Requirements
a) Pipe trench and back filling is to be carried out by the main contractor. The pipes
must be laid with a minimum cover of 800mm in vehicular circulation routes and
600mm cover for other areas. (See Fig. 104.7)
Recommended Guidelines
c) Pipework for the system may be located at public road crossings subject to
approval by appropriate authorities on a project basis.
d) Pipe junctions, of up to 30° is normal although 45° is acceptable when the branch
has only one discharge valve. (See Fig. 104.6)
e) Inspection chambers should be located at not more than 100 metre intervals or
adjacent to but not on a junction and at locations such as bends where blockage
may occur.
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26. Pipe routing within the standard blocks is included in the standard block drawings.
Pipework can be accommodated within the void between the top of the pile caps and the
underside of the ground floor slab.
For non-standard blocks, it is recommended to allow a 1.5m void between pile cap and G/F
slab to allow for flexibility of pipe routing to avoid underground services and drainage.
Access panels are to be provided within the refuse room floor slab to maintain the pipes.
The standard domestic block drawings may be referred to for guidance.
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27. Allow for access to the refuse collection station by the RCV. Requirements for the typical
refuse collection truck is as follows :-
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PURPOSE
GENERAL INFORMATION
2. The major areas of concern in controlling rodents in housing estates are attributed to
planters and rockscape within 15m of market stalls, refuse/junk collection facilities and food
sources.
3. Other rodent control measures for the design of refuse storage chamber, surface drains,
planters, tree grilles, use of fertilizers, paving and related building works are also covered in
this guide.
4. These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Technical Guide to Estate Facilities
- External Works. In particular Sections DCG-E-EW-110 'Provision of Planters in Housing
Estates' and DCG-E-EW-126 ‘Maximize Greening Opportunities in Public Housing
Developments’ should be referred to.
5. Revised guidelines to deter rodent infestation in problem areas are given in Appendix I -
Part A - For areas within 15m of market stall, refuse/junk collection facilities and
food source
6. For the purpose of the guidelines, refuse collection facilities include refuse storage and
material recovery chambers, refuse collection points (including refuse storage areas
constructed in the past) and junk collection points of any other designated area where
refuse or junk is regularly deposited, stored or left for collection.
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ITEM REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Planters Shrubs and other amenity plants do not encourage the burrowing of
rats; however the soil in planters can provide an opportunity for
rodents to burrow, whether or not there are plants, if rodents have
access to a nearby food source.
Mandatory Requirement
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Mandatory Requirements
3. Rocks and Boulders - Rocks and boulders in planters should be seated on proper
concrete bases. Any crevices or holes in the rocks leading
into the soil must be carefully sealed up with cement mortar
or concrete to discourage burrowing.
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ITEM REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1 Separation Refuse collection facilities should be separated from food premises
from food or markets by a distance of 15m.
sources
1.2 Screen Wall - To inhibit the passage of rodents, decorative grilles in wall
and fence doors enclosing junk or refuse collection points
should not be placed lower than 1.0m from floor level.
Mandatory Requirements :
1.3 Lourvre Doors - Doors with metal louvres and openable louvres should not
and Louvres to open in the direction of food premises. Where such
Buildings doors/louvres are provided, they should be self-closing and
provided with heavy duty door closers.
Recommended Guidelines :
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Mandatory Requirement :
1.4 Floor Finishes - Finishes shall be impervious and durable for ease of
maintenance. Refer to finishes stipulated under the
Common Facilities Design Guide (DCG-E-CF) for Refuse
Collection in Public Housing Estates.
Recommended Guidelines :
2.2 Sunken - All sunken channels should be covered with cast iron
Channels for gratings.
Surface Water
Disposal - Sunken channels should not be covered with checker
plates or concrete covers, which tend to conceal dirt in the
channel and present rodent problems.
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ITEM REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Mandatory Requirements :
3. Planters
Mandatory Requirements :
3.1 Profile of - The top of the planter wall must not project over the sill in
planter wall the planter to discourage burrowing under the projection.
(See Fig. 105.3)
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Recommended Guidelines :
3.2 Finishes to - The finish to the planter wall should be relatively smooth to
planter walls discourage climbing by rodents.
Mandatory Requirements
3.3 Drainage weep - Whenever possible, weep holes form planters shall be
holes located to discharge in a direction away from markets,
refuse/junk collection facilities and food sources.
3.4 Weep hole - The end of the drain pipe inside the planter shall be
drain pipe screened off with either aluminum or stainless steel
insider planter expanded metal mesh (with pitch dimension not greater
than 12.5mm) or barbed wire coil to prevent rodent access
into the planter bed via the weep hole.
4. Tree Grilles
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ITEM REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
5. Fertilizer
5.1 Type of - Organic fertilizers which have a food value such as peanut
fertilizer cake, should not be used. Fertilizers should be either
chemical, or if organic they should be thoroughly
decomposed and rendered inedible by rodents.
6. Paving in landscape
areas
6.1 Children's Play - Children's Play Areas with porous flooring material shall not
Areas be located immediately adjacent to market stalls,
refuse/junk collection facilities and food sources.
6.3 Subsidence - All paved areas should be laid on properly compacted sub-
bases to avoid problems of subsidence. Any newly
reclaimed land should not be permanently paved until
settlement has completed. Any areas of paving which are
subsided, broken or disturbed after handover of the Estate
should be promptly repaired and re-instated by experienced
workmen, to avoid opening up the sub-base for the entry of
burrowing rodents.
Pipework
Mandatory Requirements :
7.1 Pipes through - Openings and passages for pipes ducts etc. through
walls & floors compartment walls or floors shall be properly sealed off
around the pipes to discourage possible access for rodent
whilst allowing for expansion movement of pipes.
Recommended Guidelines :
7.2 Vertical pipes - The space between wall and pipework should be 100mm
on walls minimum to prevent rodents climbing up between wall and
pipes.
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7.3 Pipe ducts etc. - Unavoidable 'dead' spaces should be made inaccessible
wherever possible.
8. Ceiling Voids
Mandatory Requirements :
8.1 Ceiling voids of - Ceiling voids of different occupancies and uses shall be
different compartmentalised to discourage rodent access.
occupancies
Recommended Guidelines :
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1. PURPOSE
This guide provides design guidelines for Estate Management Accommodation in Public
Housing Estates. The aim of the guidelines is to foster a better corporate image with the
public and to provide a better working environment for staff. Improvements in the following
area have been identified.
c) to upgrade the space allocation standards for staff and improve office facilities and
furniture to cater for computerization and;
2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On 3 June 1998, the Schedule of Accommodation Committee (SAC) approved the revised
Design Brief for Estate Offices included under the Estate Improvement Programme. SAC
also approved the Summary of Finishes and Fitting-out Requirements.
3. GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 Guidelines for the design of estate management offices (EMOs) in public housing
estates together with cost guidance for the fitting-out of EMOs in rental and HOS
Estates are included in Appendix I. Design Guidelines for the New EMOs for
Property Services Companies (PSCs) are included in Appendix I-A.
3.3 Areas for Management Offices for HOS Blocks is scheduled at Appendix III.
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4. IMPLEMENTATION
Project Managers shall include the appropriate provision for estate management
accommodation in their schemes and include the fitting-out works in their main building
contracts. As detailed provision would vary from project to project, SHM/EDS's
confirmation should be sought at the Client Brief Stage.
5. FEEDBACK
Any feedback concerning the content of this guide should be directed to CA/D&S.
6. APPENDIX
Appendix I-A : New Estate Management Offices for Property Services Companies.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The following guidelines state the requirements for the design of Estate Management
Offices (EMO) in Public Housing Estates. They state the preferred location of the EMO and
describe the design concept to be adopted for the public and staff areas. The relationship
between the various areas is given and the fitting out requirement for all the accommodation
is scheduled. Where appropriate diagrammatic illustrations are provided. Some guidance
is given for the colours and corporate image to be conveyed. Some cost guidelines are
also provided.
2. PROVISION
Recommended Guidelines
2.1 As the detailed provision for estate management offices will vary from project to
project, SHM/EDS's confirmation of the particular requirements should be sought for
inclusion into the Project Client Brief.
2.2 For HOS projects, all new HOS courts will be managed by external agencies.
However, fitting out of estate offices in HOS courts will be carried out by HD to
standards similar to their rental counterparts with comparable size and staff
establishments. Provision of other estate management accommodation in HOS
courts should be confirmed at the Client Brief stage. As a guide, the estimated
areas for HOS management office are as follows: (See Appendix III for further
details.)
350 or below 50 - 70
351 - 700 70 - 90
701 - 1500 90 - 110
1501 - 2500 110 - 130
2501 - 4000 140 - 160
4001 & above 170 - 190
2.3 The layout plan shall be submitted to Schedule of Accommodation Committee for
approval. Any deviations from the approved schedule of accommodation shall be
justified.
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3. LOCATION
Mandatory Requirement
3.1 SHM/EDS should be consulted on the location of the Estate Management Office
(EMO) and its position indicated on the Scheme Design Drawings to be submitted
to the Project Design Review Committee (PDRC) for endorsement.
Recommended Guidelines
3.2 The EMO should be located in the domestic portion of the estate. If no suitable
space at domestic block is available and the EMO is sited in podium areas, it should
occupy a position which is easily defined and separated from the non-domestic
portion of the premises. In these cases, both SHM/CP(CL) and SHM/EDS should
be consulted on the location of the EMO and its position indicated on the Scheme
Design Drawings to be submitted to the PDRC for endorsement.
3.3 Furthermore, if the EMO is sited on a podium, it shall occupy a position which is
easily defined and separated from the non-domestic portion of the premises.
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4. DESIGN CONCEPT
Recommended Guidelines
A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE
A CORPORATE IMAGE
- a new image by a uniform yet flexible design of strong form for the front
entrances.
- curved or straight entrance wall with the opening acting as a gateway to the
estate office, unifying all the functional elements at the entrance.
A STRONG STATEMENT
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6. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory Requirements
The layout and fitting-out of the Estate Office should comply with the following
requirements :-
- Code of Practice for Means of Access for fire Fighting and Rescue 1995
- Fire Services Installation. PBSE to submit the layout plan indicating the FSI to
FSD for approval.
- Fire resistance and surface spread of flame performance to comply with Code of
Practice for Fire Resisting Construction 1996.
- Any other statutory requirements that may exist from time to time.
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7. FRONT ENTRANCE
Mandatory Requirements
7.1 The entrance facade must be attractive, welcoming and bring out the corporate
identity of the Housing Authority.
7.2 If the entrance is located externally, it shall be made weatherproof and a canopy
should be provided.
7.3 A level or ramped access to be provided with a glazed, self-closing entrance door
wide enough to permit wheelchair access. Provide self adhesive colour strip on
door for the visually handicapped.
7.4 For security, the entrance door to be lockable with a see through roller shutter or
grille. Roller shutter to be fitted with escape lock.
7.6 Panels to display opening hours together with suggestion and letter boxes to be
provided.
7.7 Finishes
Ceiling : Aluminum strip or similar suspended ceiling
Walls : Homogeneous tiles - polished
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7.10 Refer to Technical Guide to Signage for Commercial Centre , DCG-S-CC for
signage and Paragraph 11 of these guidelines.
Refer to Appendix I-A Fig.1 for Estate Management Office signage for Property Services
Companies
Refer to Appendix I-A Fig.2a to 2d for working hours sign board
Refer to Appendix I-A Fig.3 for PSC staff names plate at reception lobby
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TO BS20D41 )
TO BS04E56 )
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8. ACCOMMODATION
8.1 Waiting/Reception Area 30-40m2, however the upper limit of 40m2 may be
increased for larger estates.
b) Fitting-out Requirements :
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- Low level working desk with space for computer and printer.
LEGEND
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- 2 nos. doors with upper glazed panels to HM's office and General Office
respectively.
- Air conditioned.
- Provision
1 room for 1-5 no. HO Posts
2 rooms for 6-7 no. HO Posts
3 rooms for 8 and above
- Sound insulated.
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Generally
- Acoustic tile or plank suspended ceiling to comply with BS476 Class 1 surface
frame spread performance.
- Carpet tiles to floors.
- Solid walls to be finished with plaster and emulsion paint.
- Half and full height demountable partitions to be finished in hessian fabric.
- Half height partitions 1.5m high.
- Ducts in floor for cable network.
- Furniture to be provided within the Project Vote. (See para. 9.2)
- Burglar bars to windows if security risk warrants.
Building Services
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- Design and fitting out to meet the audit and security requirements of the Director of
Accounting Services.
- No windows.
- 2 nos. shaped shroff counters with low work surface 900mm above ground for the
convenience of wheelchair users.
- counter to accommodate :-
- space for computer and printer and 32mm dia duct for network cable.
- Intercom
- Store room for safe as required to be provided. Safe supplied by Supplies Unit
and securely fixed to floor.
- Solid core self closing timber door without louvres 50mm thick to office with wide
angle 180° magic eye, automatic lock and concealed hinges plus metal gate.
- Extra space for toilet in case no shopping centre is designed for the project.
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- Intercom system for two way communication between staff inside shroff office and
tenants in the reception hall.
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- Cellular Office
- notice board(s).
Building Services
- 1 secret push button and 1 audible buzzer and visual indication in response to
signal from Shroff Office and CSA counter (for security system).
- Cellular Office.
- notice board(s).
Building Services
- 1 no. AHM office to be provided with monitor linked to CCTV camera in reception
area.
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Glass or Polycarbonate
Sheet to performance
as specified
Stainless steel
pan with sliding
cover sunk into
the counter top
so that it forms
a tunnel beneath
the glass or
polycarbonate
sheet panel for
passing documents
and money.
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- Notice board(s).
Building Services
- Telephone point/cubicle.
- Adjustable shelves.
Building Services
- Air conditioned.
- Fluorescent lighting.
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- Two doors to be provided for independent public and staff access. Doors to be
wide enough for wheelchair access.
Building Services
- Air conditioned.
- Fluorescent lighting.
- Telephone point.
- CABD socket.
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- Space for a writing desk and an office chair for each assistant :
- notice board(s).
- Shower facilities
- Finishes
Floor : carpet
ceiling : emulsion paint or suspended
walls : emulsion paint
Building Services
- Air conditioned.
- Fluorescent lighting.
Note : If Estate assistants office is replaced by PMA building and security staff allow for a room
of 15-20m2.
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- Abutting and with second access to reception area to allow the officer-in-charge to
observe and monitor the area.
- Finishes as offices.
- Notice board(s).
Building Services
Recommended Requirement
- Separate toilet with wash basin and pantry to be provided if space permits and is
agreed at the Client Brief Stage.
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- Notice board(s).
Building Services
- Fluorescent lighting.
- 1 no telephone point.
- Air conditioned.
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8.15 Mobile Operations Unit Office (7-10m2) and Artisans Room (12m2)
Building Services
- Air conditioned.
- Fluorescent lighting as office standard.
- 2 nos. 13A sockets.
- 1 no. 15A socket.
- 1 no. telephone.
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- Double bowl stainless steel sink unit with double drainer set in base unit with
cupboard and doors.
- Arrangement of cupboards and drawers under durable work top with full width wall
cupboard, finish to match base units.
- Space for floor standing refrigerator.
- Space for bench standing tea urn and microwave oven.
- Glazed wall tiles full height.
- Non slip ceramic floor tiles.
- Ceiling : emulsion paint.
- Floor drain.
Building Services
- 3 nos. 13A socket for tea urn, microwave oven and refrigerator.
- Fluorescent lighting.
- Exhaust fan.
8.18 Toilets
Recommended Requirement
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- Floor drain.
- If MOU office or Artisan Room is attached to main office, shower facility with water
heater to be provided. It can be a separate shower room.
Building Services
- Fluorescent lighting.
- 1 exhaust fan.
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9. COMPONENTS
9.1 Windows
Mandatory Requirements
9.2 Furniture
Recommended Guidelines
Loose furniture supplied by the Department to be charged to the project vote. Refer
to Paragraph 13 for details. With the exception of CSA counter and conference
tables, the Project Architect should liaise with and advise the designated HM on the
procurement of system furniture such as :
- drinking facilities.
Recommended Guidelines
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- If central A/C is not provided, A/C units for all parts of the office shall be
reverse-cycle window type supplied and installed by HD A/C Term
contractor.
- One audible buzzer and visual indication panel at HM's office in response to
the signals from cashier's office and reception counter.
- The whole system once actuated shall simultaneously transmit the signal to
the control centre of the Security Contractor.
- Roof exit door alarm and lift alarm indication panels in Security Control
Room.
- A dedicated set of VCR completed with multiplexer and monitor for viewing
recorded tapes by the management staff.
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- PA and PBSE to liaise with FSD for the fire services installation including
sprinkler system and fire fighting equipment.
- Fire hose reels, extinguishers and alarms to the located in properly detailed
cabinets.
– 1 data point (adaptable box with plastic cover) above bench level.
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11. SIGNAGE
Generally refer to Technical Guide to Signage for Commercial Centre , DCG-S-CC for
details.
Mandatory Requirements
a. Estate Entrance
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Recommended Guidelines
It is not for this guide to dictate a colour scheme to project teams, but simply to lay down
guidelines to establish a corporate image for the Authority together with some principals to
be followed in the design concept. It is the entrance, reception conference and interview
room areas where the consistency of colours selected is important to convey this image. A
suggest colour scheme for these areas is set out below :
The colours should be co-ordinated for all materials and furniture both within and outside the
office area.
The colours chosen should be lively yet harmonize with the general environment of the
Estate.
12.1 ENTRANCE
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3. Feature wall i. Plastic i.- Greyish blue for i.- with mitre joint
frame (at Shroff laminate projected wall at exposed
Counter/ write finish surface corners
top position) - With horizontal
- Light warm colour mirror finish
(matching main stainless steel
wall emulsion trims at 450cc
paint) for all - With
recessed side concealed
surfaces and front warm colour
surface below fluorescent
counter top) tube at top of
wall frame
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1. INTRODUCTION
The guidelines under this APPENDIX I-A are to be followed for the design of New Estate
Management Offices (EMO) for Property Services Companies (PSC). These guidelines
which are mandatory should be read in conjunction with APPENDIX I.
2. PROVISION
2.1 Unless otherwise notified by Estate Management Division, all new estates will be
managed by Property Services Companies (PSC). Fitting-out of the EMOs will be
included in main building contracts, whereas the PSC will provide the loose furniture
and partition.
2.2 Fitting-out standards for Building Works and Building services installations shall
basically follow the existing standard adopted for estate offices.
2.3 Fitting-out standards for EMO’s frontage, waiting hall and rent office shall basically
follow the existing standard for estate offices.
2.4 Accommodation Provision for New Estate Management Offices for PSC :
Printing/Server Room 10
Conference Room 35
Security Control Room 15
Storeroom 15
Pantry 5
Toilets# 2 x 10
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Remarks : (a) With the exception of CSA counter and conference table with chairs which
have to be supplied to meet local needs, other furniture items, will be
provided by the PSC.
(b) Burglar bay and venetian blinds should be provided to windows.
(c) Panic bolts to external escape doors should have alarm.
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Remarks :
Fig. 1
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WORKING HOURS SIGN BOARD FOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE AND SHROFF OFFICE OF PSC
(FOR EXISTING OFFICE HOURS PLATES REPLACEMENT AT MAIN ENTRANCE)
- Sign 1 to 4 (Fig. 2a to 2d)
Notes :
Sign 1
Sign 1 Fig. 2a
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Fig. 2b
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Fig. 2c
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Sign 4
Fig. 2d
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Notes :
Fig. 3
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1. Introduction
1.1 The following provides details of types, areas and fittings required for various types
of ancillary accommodation usually provided for Estate Management. Not all
facilities are necessary required on all estates. The specific requirements should
be confirmed with SHM/EDS before the Client Brief is approved. Fitting-out work
to be charged to project votes.
The tender documents for the building contract should incorporate all the confirmed
requirements.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The guidelines under this APPENDIX II-A are to be followed for the design of Ancillary
Estate Management Facilities for Property Services Companies (PSC). These guidelines
which are mandatory should be read in conjunction with APPENDIX II.
Fitting-out standards for Building Works and Building services installations shall basically
follow the existing standard adopted for ancillary estate management facilities.
2.1 Accommodation Provision for Ancillary Estate Management Facilities for PSC :
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Mandatory Requirements
(c) For estate with 4001 flats and above - 18m2 to 30m2
(b) For estates with 1301 -flats and above - 10m2 - 20m2
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PURPOSE
STATUS
2. This guide is MANDATORY for all staff involved in the design of housing estates.
BACKGROUND
3. It was endorsed by the then LPVC Sub-committee on 24.4.81 that service/ store rooms for
Building Works and Building Services Term Maintenance Contractors should be provided in
each new estate.
CONSULTATION
4. The content of this guide has been reviewed in consultation and agreed with SHM/EDS,
SHM/CP(CL), SMS/SS.
INFORMATION
5. The revised guidelines on standard requirements and provisions of service/store rooms for
Term Contractors in new estates are laid out in Appendix I.
ACTION
6. Contract Managers and project team members are to follow the above guidelines in the
design of maintenance contractor service/store rooms and workshop in new estates.
FEEDBACK
7. Any feedback concerning the content of this guide should be directed to CA/D&S.
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1. Standard requirements - 1 no. each for Building Works and Building Services Term
Service/Store Rooms Maintenance Contractors to be provided in each new estate to
carry out day to day maintenance activities.
1.1 Workshop - To be provided, where necessary, for the sole use of the Term
Maintenance Contractors in every District Maintenance Office
Area.
1.2 Location - The designated premises should be located away from the
domestic blocks to minimize disturbance to the tenants.
- It should not be located in any commercial floor space or within
the shopping centre compound.
- It should be on the ground floor with easy access to loading and
unloading area.
- The relevant CM/M and HM should be consulted to establish the
preferred location and extent of provisions required for the
estate.
1.3 Area - 556m2(min) for workshop (400m2 for Building Works and 156m2
for Building Services).
- 70 - 100m2 for each service/store rooms.
2.2 Toilet facilities - Toilet and shower facilities to be provided with floor drain and
wash hand basin.
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PURPOSE
1. This guide is to set out the requirements for premises for the Estate Liaison Officer (ELO)
Scheme for the Elderly.
STATUS
2. This guide is MANDATORY for all staff involved in the planning and design of new rental
estates.
BACKGROUND
3. Following the successful establishment of two pilot schemes by the then Housing
Management Branch in 1992, the Department has planned to introduce an Estate Liaison
Officer Scheme to every rental estate with an elderly population of 3000 or over.
4. The Scheme was reviewed by the then HAB in 1993 with particular reference to rental
estates having Harmony Series Annex Blocks.
5. Information contained in this guide was previously issued under BTC 15/93 which is now
superseded.
CONSULTATION
6. The content of this guide has been consulted and agreed with SHM/EDS, SHM/CP(CL), and
SMS/SS.
INFORMATION
7. The Estate Liaison Officer Scheme for the Elderly, and hence its associated premises, will
be a standard provision for rental estates only.
8. The purpose, location, fitting out requirements and the required BS provision of the
premises are tabulated and attached as Appendix I.
ACTION
9. Contract Managers and project team members are to follow the above guidelines in the
design of projects.
FEEDBACK
10. Any feedback concerning the content of this guide should be directed to CA/D&S.
APPENDIX
11. Appendix I : Premises for the Estate Liaison Officer (ELO) Scheme for the Elderly
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PREMISES FOR
THE ESTATE LIAISON OFFICER (ELO) SCHEME
FOR THE ELDERLY
PURPOSE
1. The premises under the ELO Scheme are to serve as a venue for activities/meeting
arranged by the Estate Liaison Officer for elderly estate tenants in each rental estate.
LOCATION
3. If a separate meeting room cannot be provided due to space constraint, the meeting room
can be merged with the estate office's conference room. Under such circumstances
attention should be drawn to the following condition that the meeting room should be
accessible from the outside without going through the estate office proper as meetings may
be held outside office hours. Other accommodation under the ELO Scheme such as the
storage and the toilet facilities are still to be provided.
4. However, the meeting room should not be located at the ground floor level of an Annex
Block which should be kept open.
FITTING OUT
5. The accommodation is to be approximately 60m2 and wholly fitted out by project teams.
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PURPOSE
1. This guide is to set out guidelines in the design of Government Collection and Payment
Offices in Housing Estates.
STATUS
2. This guide is MANDATORY for all staff involved in the design of Housing Estates, with
particular concern to the provision requirement for cashier office and carpark shroff office.
BACKGROUND
3. To regularize the design provision for security control in Government Collection and
Payment Office in housing estates, the Treasury standard practice is to be observed.
4. Information updated in this guide was previously issued under GC No. 4/76 which is now
superseded.
CONSULTATION
5. The content of this guide has been established in consultation and agreed with SHM/EDS,
SHM/CP(CL) and SMS/SS.
INFORMATION
6. For the design and fitting out of relevant cashier office and carpark shroff office in housing
estates, reference should be made to the security measure given under the Confidential
Accounting Circular no. 2/99. For confidential reasons, the Circular is only obtained from
Finance Division upon request.
ACTION
7. Contract Managers are requested to refer to the Confidential Accounting Circular no. 2/99
and incorporate the appropriate design provisions in their schemes.
FEEDBACK
8. Any feedback concerning the content of this guide should be directed to CA/D&S.
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PURPOSE
1. This guide provides guidelines for provision of keys and master keys in commercial
complex, carpark and external area in Housing Estates.
STATUS
2. This guide is MANDATORY for all staff involved in the design of housing estates.
BACKGROUND
3. A more consistent approach to the provision of keys and master keys for whole estates is
essential to enhance the management and security control of housing estates.
4. To supplement the Keying System for Standard Domestic Blocks, a guide to the keying
system for commercial complex, carpark and external areas is prepared at Appendix I.
5. Information updated in this guide was previously issued under DSI No. 56/91 which is now
superseded.
CONSULTATION
6. The content of this guide has been consulted and agreed with SHM/EDS, SHM/CP(CL),
SMS/SS and SQS/CO.
INFORMATION
7. Project consultation to adopt the apt Keying System at planning and construction stages are
updated in this guide.
8. Unlike the case of Standard Domestic Blocks, the keying system for commercial complex,
carpark and external areas is presented in the form of a guide (Appendix I) since the
provision of facilities is more diverse and differs markedly from one project to another.
9. The Guide at Appendix I should be observed by Project Teams and adopted when drawing
up the provision of keys and master keys.
10. It is desirable to provide a unique system of Master key for a whole estate which will be
under one single estate management even though the estate is to be constructed and
completed in different phases.
11. If different Contract Managers are involved in different phases, there should be close liaison
and coordination with the necessary reference to EMD in working out the overall keying
system for the estate.
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12. It is noted that for projects under construction it may be difficult to achieve a unique system
of Master Key for the whole estate. In such a case it is to the discretion of the Project Chief
Architect and Contract Managers to implement such a scheme.
ACTION
13. Contract Managers should consult with SHM/CP(CL) and SHM/EDS in the early stages and
the estate Housing Manager, if appointed, at the late stages for comments before finalizing
the key schedule.
FEEDBACK
14. Any feedback concerning the content of this guide should be directed to CA/D&S.
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A. COMMERCIAL COMPLEX
1. KEYS ALIKE
2. MASTER KEYS
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B. CARPARK
1. KEYS ALIKE*
Store Room
2. MASTER KEYS*
Note :* Key Alike and Master Keys to belong to Commercial Complex Keying System.
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1. PURPOSE
This guide lays down the policy on control and management of vehicular access and
parking in Public Housing Estates. It also states the requirements for the planning and
design of vehicular control points.
2. INFORMATION
Since April 1994, the Department has implemented its policy to privatize car park
management. Automatic vehicular control equipment including drop gates and a security
kiosk has been provided as an effective means of managing vehicle parking and deterring
illegal parking on restricted roads and other areas. The Commercial Property Committee
approved on 21 January 2000 the switching over of carpark management of HOS Estates to
carpark operators vide CPC Presumption Paper No. 1/2000.
3. PROVISION
Mandatory Requirements
For Rental Estates and HOS Courts, the private car park operator provides his
own automatic parking control system (ACPCS) and CCTV relating to carpark
control operation plus air conditioning unit for the car park kiosk. The system is not
included in the building contract. The provision of electrical supply and builder’s
work for ACPCS and CCTV systems is to be included in building contracts to allow
carpark operators to provide their own equipment with effect from 1 October 2000.
Proposals on CCTV for security in other communal areas (i.e. lift, exit staircase etc.)
to be discussed and agreed with EMD.
Mandatory Requirements
4.1 The planning, design and construction of the control point is the responsibility of HD
in both rental estates and HOS courts.
Recommended Guidelines
4.2 Typical schematic layouts are shown on the drawings included at Appendix II.
These give basic information for planning the security kiosk and vehicular control
point and may be adapted to suit specific site conditions.
Mandatory Requirements
For Rental Estates and HOS Courts where car parking is managed by a private carpark
operator, a temporary manually operated drop bar should be provided to control vehicular
access to the estate for the interim period after handover of the works to EMD and before
the private carpark operator installs his equipment. Subsequently, the temporary drop bar
will be removed.
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Recommended Guideline
6.1 Primary consideration should be given to plan the vehicular control point at the point
of entry/exit to the estate.
7. SHELTER
Mandatory Requirements
7.1 For weather protection at the vehicular control point and ticket dispenser, a suitable
cover shall be provided. The clear headroom of the cover shall be 4.75m to permit
the passage of emergency/refuse vehicles.
Recommended Guidelines
7.2 The kiosk may be located under a footbridge or the entrance portal of a building
where provided.
8. CONTROL
Mandatory Requirements
Electrical supply and builder’s work for electronically controlled drop gate to be
provided by HD. Allow space for the operator to provide a gate on both sides of the
kiosk (ingress/egress) and sited not less than 15.0m away from the kerb line of a
public road.
9. GUARD KIOSK
9.1 Location
The guard kiosk should ideally be sited in the middle of the vehicular access at the
ingress/egress point of estate road or car park. The central location is preferred for
vehicular control.
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9.2 Dimensions
Recommended Guidelines
A standard design for a security guard kiosk developed by D&S Section was issued
under WGMB Instruction No. 33/94. The information contained in this WGMBI have
been incorporated into these guidelines. A set of general plans are at Appendix I.
See WGMBI 33/94 for guidance specification clauses. Standard BQ is available
from SQS/SB. Contact the PBSE for the standard BS drawings. The standard
design may be adopted in rental and HOS projects where appropriate. A full set of
drawings are available from the standard drawing room.
Where appropriate a non-standard design for the guard kiosk may be developed. In
these cases, the following guidelines should be noted.
Recommended Guidelines
a) The designed overall thermal transfer value (OTTV) value of the building
envelope should be 35w/m2, in accordance with the Building (Energy
Efficiency) Regulations.
b) Construction/Materials
c) Internal Finishes
Recommended Guidelines
Fibre glass or steel kiosks may be self finished but must be highly durable.
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d) Climate Control
(i) Make provision for a fixed a/c unit. The unit will preferably be fixed
on the roof and be protected from direct sunlight. Provide pipe to
drain condensation.
e) Fitting-out
(i) Counter with lockable drawer with space for cash register, control
console/keyboard
Provide all necessary builders work including concealed conduit and trunking to
permit the post contract installation of carpark control equipment by the private
carpark operator.
- Control Console
- 2 no. minimum T.V. monitors
- VTR
- cash register/fee display unit
- spare
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Mandatory Requirements
10.2 Road humps at ingress and egress side of the kiosk to follow TPDM (See DCG-E-
EW-112-8 for details).
10.3 Road markings and traffic signs to comply with Road Traffic Ordinance.
10.4 The provision of traffic signs and road markings for vehicular access of all estates
will be as advised by the PCE.
10.5 a) For both Rental Estates and HOS Courts, the private carpark operator will
provide his own signs at the control point and guard kiosk, in addition to the
mandatory signage provided by HD.
Recommended Guidelines
11. CONSULTATION
Mandatory Requirements
11.1 As the siting of the kiosk/control point will depend on the layout of the estate and the
level of control required at particular locations, all proposals shall be discussed and
agreed with SHM/EDS (and SHM/CP(CL) in the case of commercial centre
carpark).
11.2 SHM/EDS (or SHM/CP(CL)) will confirm the BS provision for ACPCS for the rental
and HOS project in hand in view of the carpark management privatisation scheme.
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11.3 The Project Civil Engineer will advise on the provision of road signs, markings,
barriers, humps etc. to meet statutory regulations. Refer also the DCG-E-EW-112
in the External Works Design Manual.
11.4 The installation of road barriers, road signs, road humps on a restricted road must
be to the approval of Transport Department. Submit the layout drawings to that
department for comment/approval. Also copy the layout to Highways Department,
FEHD, FSD and Commissioner of Police.
Designation of a restricted road under the Housing Ordinance CAP283 Sc25A must
be approved by Commissioner for Transport and Director of Highways.
12. APPENDICES
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PURPOSE
1. The purpose of this guide is to inform project teams of the agreed area and fitting out
provision of Social Welfare facilities. It also gives guidance regarding the preferred location
of those facilities. The aim is to ensure a consistent provision and approach.
STATUS
2. This guide is MANDATORY for all staff involved in the provision of Social Welfare Facilities
in Public Housing Estates.
CONSULTATION
3. This guide has been prepared in consultation with SHM/CP(CL), SHM/EDS and Social
Welfare Department.
INFORMATION
4. The floor area requirements of Social Welfare Premises in Public Housing Estate together
with their preferred location is set out in Appendix 1.
CORE FACILITIES
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Mandatory Requirements
(A) To comply with the fire services and building services requirements, such as 2 separate
means of fire escape, installation of sprinkler and smoke detection system, sufficient
loading, ventilation and lighting etc. Access for the disabled should be observed (in
accordance with the Design Manual: Barrier Free Access 1997).
(B) According to the Child Care Centres Regulations (Cap. 243), the following mandatory
requirements have to be observed when selecting location and designing layout for planned
child care centres :-
(1) Ground floor or lower levels with independent entrance for easy accessibility. In
accordance with R. 19 of the Regulations. "No part of any centre premises, except
the parapet wall around a roof playground, shall be situated at a height - (a) in the
case of a centre used for children under 2 years of age, of more than 12 m; or (b) in
any other case, of more than 24 m above ground level"
(2) All centres must be well ventilated and lit. As stipulated in R.3292)(a) of the
Regulations, "Every room used for toilet facilities shall be provided with an opening
or openings into the external air having a total area of at least 1/10th of the area of
the floor of the room"
(3) Under R. 20 of the Regulations, "The height of all parapets and window openings
shall, unless such parapet or window opening is satisfactorily guarded by bars, be
at least 1.1m measured from the level of the floor immediately adjoining"
(4) According to R. 17 of the Regulations, " In all centre premises, the design, the
construction, the fire resistance of the elements of the structure and the properties
of the materials, shall be such that the health and safety of the occupants, and in
particular their safe escape in the event of fire, shall be reasonably assured"
Recommended Guidelines
(5) as stated in para. 3.1 of the Code of Practice, location of child care centre must
avoid any possible adverse effect of environment factors such as incompatible co-
existence to the centre e.g. restaurants, storage of category 5 or 2 dangerous
goods and other undesirable nearby facilities such as public toilet and garbage
collection point;
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(6) Also, as stated in para. 2.8 of the Code of Practice, "Each room should have
window space amounting to at least one tenth the size of its floor area";
(7) Easily accessible location and premises are preferably to be situated at the heart of
the residential area;
(8) To meet the operational needs, the layout should be designed in accordance to the
standard schedule of accommodation and technical schedule.
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Residential Care Home for 1 no. 16 seat van with tail R With loading/ unloading
the Elderly lift bay
Day Care Centre for the 2 no. 16 seat vans with tail R With loading/ unloading
Elderly lift bay
Multi-service Centre for 1 no. 7 seat van with tail lift R With loading/ unloading
the Elderly bay
Home Help Centre 1 no. 7 seat van with tail lift M With loading/ unloading
bay
Special Child Care Centre 1 no. 39 seat van (approx. R With loading/ unloading
9m long 2.5m wide & 3m bay
high)
Sheltered Workshop 1 no.12 seat van with tail lift R With loading/ unloading
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PURPOSE
1. To prepare general guidelines on the design and subsequent handover of public transport
interchanges (PTIs) to other Government Departments for management and maintenance.
BACKGROUND
3. Public transport facilities usually in the form of Public Transport Interchanges (PTIs) in or
adjacent to Public Housing Estates are currently built and funded by HD on request of
Government. According to the agreement with government PTIs should be leased back to
Financial Secretary Incorporated (FSI) upon completion.
4. At the HBB meeting on 24.6.1997 it was agreed that HD would continue for the time being
to design and build PTIs as part of the overall public housing development. Transport
Department (TD) and Highways Department (HyD) would be asked to take over the
responsibilities for management and maintenance of the PTIs.
5. Currently the funding, maintenance and management of PTIs is under fundamental review
with other Government Departments. These guidelines reflect the present situation and may
need to be amended at short notice.
INFORMATION
6. For information regarding the layout of PTIs including the dimensional requirements, turning
circles etc., for the various vehicles using PTIs refer to the latest edition of the 'Transport
Planning and Design Manual, Volume 9, Public Transport'.
7. The schedule of management and maintenance responsibilities for the various elements
within PTIs is scheduled at Appendix I. The schedule is for guidance only and the
responsibilities should be confirmed early on a project basis. Nevertheless, it must be
stressed that the relevant user's design, specification and construction standards must be
complied with in all respects to facilitate future handover. For this reason, if the PTI within a
building is located at ground level, if possible the road base shall rest on the ground and not
be in the form of a suspended slab, unless there are well justified reasons.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
8. For each project, funding provisions (i.e. whether from project vote or by others) must be
clearly stated in relevant HA committee submission papers. Moreover, at an early stage,
project teams must liaise with other Government Departments to make every effort to agree
the management and maintenance responsibilities for the various elements of the PTI.
9. To mitigate against noise nuisance and air pollution, PTIs are normally covered and
provided with mechanical ventilation.
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10. If the finishes in or above the PTI vary from HyD's standard, then HD will be required to
maintain these finishes unless HyD agrees otherwise. Refer to HyD's Technical Circular
5/99 regarding the use and maintenance of non-standard paving on public footways.
11. The overall dimensions of a PTI must be determined early at the Master Layout Plan stage
to ensure that the overall estate layout will fit on to the site. The layout of the PTI may be a
critical factor in formulating the estate layout.
12. At an early stage, due regard must be given to the levels of the adjacent highway, sewers
and site topography.
LOCATION
13. If an access road to the PTI is unavoidably required to pass through a particular phase of an
estate, the road shall be designed and constructed to HyD's and other relevant
Governments standards to facilitate future handover of the road.
14. Where appropriate, a PTI should be located adjacent to a commercial centre so as to draw
customers into the centre.
15. To avoid nuisance, a PTI should be located away from domestic blocks and schools.
However provide covered walkways and easy access to the PTI from these buildings.
16. For efficiency in land use, it is desirable to locate the PTI within a podium structure or as
part of another building. SHM/EDS, SHM/CP(CL) and AD(Div) must be consulted at an
early stage to agree the location in principle.
17. The PTI should be located as close as possible to an existing public highway.
LAND MATTERS
18. The PTI boundary and access road must be agreed with other relevant Government
Departments and clearly defined. Consult Allocation & Commercial Division as appropriate
to identify licensing/assigning to FSI.
CLEAR HEADROOM
19. If a PTI is to accommodate double deck buses, then the clear headroom to the underside of
any building services installation shall be 6.100m. This allows for the removal of a disabled
vehicle.
20. If a PTI is to accommodate taxis, public light buses and single deck buses / coaches, then
the clear headroom to the underside of any building services installation shall be 4.700m.
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PROVISION
21. The PTI shall include among other things the following :
(a) Vehicular facilities . Franchised bus bays.
. Public light bus bays.
. Taxi stands.
. Run-ins and turning areas.
. Other facilities depending on the Project
Planning Requirements.
(b) Pedestrian facilities . Passenger platforms and queuing areas.
. Footways and kerbs.
. Pedestrian railings, bollards and any other safety
measures.
. Linkages with covered walkway system.
(c) Traffic-aids . Road markings.
. Traffic signals (if necessary).
. Traffic signs.
(d) B.S. items . Lighting.
. Mechanical Ventilation (if required).
. Gas Detection Equipment.
. Electrical services for ancillary facilities and other
signals.
. Fire services installation.
(e) Drainage . Storm and foul water drains to Drainage Service
Department (DSD) and Environmental Protection
Department (EPD) standards.
. Petrol interceptors as required.
. Terminal manholes at the estate boundary
adjacent to the PTI.
. For PTIs situated on top of structures or
buildings, HyD standards are to be adopted and
a separate drainage system to DSD’s
requirements.
(f) Ancillary facilities . Bus regulators facilities (see Paragraph 29).
. Switch room.
. Other items required by Government
Departments or Utility Companies. To be
determined on a project basis.
DETAILED DESIGN
22. The detailed design of a PTI including setting out, drainage layout working drawings are
prepared by HD's Civil Engineering Section, who will also prepare specification clauses
based on the standard specification and details prepared by HyD and DSD.
23. If the PTI is located within or above another building or structure, ensure that plumbing,
drainage and building services pipes / ducts shall be located to be easily accessible for
maintenance from within or above so as to cause minimum disturbance to the normal
operation of the PTI. To avoid disputes regarding the apportionment of maintenance
responsibilities, if technically feasible, separate drainage, services systems should be
provided.
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BUILDING SERVICES
24. Mechanical ventilation, water supply, electrical and fire services installations shall be
designed independently of other installations within the project.
25. Mechanical ventilation to be in accordance with 'Practice Note on Control of Air Pollution
in Semi-confined Public Transport Interchanges’ issued by EPD.
26. The lighting system in PTIs shall meet the requirements of The Public Lighting Design
Manual issued by HyD and the fire services installation shall comply with 'Code of Practice
for Fire Services Installations and Equipment’ issued by Fire Services Department
(FSD).
27. The PTI should have its own clearly identifiable dedicated separate B.S. plant rooms.
ANCILLARY FACILITIES
28. For procedures describing how these ancillary facilities are provided, refer to BPP.
29. Under their franchise, bus companies are required to provide at their own expense the
following facilities at PTIs :-
. Regulators Office
. Canteen
. Toilet
30. If the PTI forms part of another building, the construction work of the basic shell for the
ancillary facilities shall be designed by HD and be constructed by HD's contractor. This
means that HD controls the quality of the external design. Fitting out will be carried out by
the bus company. Avoid the proliferation of scattered fibreglass constructed kiosks often
provided by bus companies.
31. Connections for incoming water supply, separately metered electrical supply to ancillary
facilities are to be provided together with telephone and drainage connections.
LANDSCAPING
32. Some PTIs have open areas within or adjacent to the bus terminus which present an
opportunity for planting. In this instance, the construction of the planters, water supply for
irrigation and the softworks are carried out by HD, and handed over to HyD. The softworks
are maintained by Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) whilst the planters,
retaining structure, kerb and other hardworks are maintained by HyD.
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CONSULTATION
33. The layout drawings including sections showing the PTIs are to be submitted to the
following Government Departments and Utility companies for agreement –
34. Arrange with TD for pre-handover checks and trial bus run.
35. As a rule, PTIs are handed over to HD's CPD for immediate handover to Transport
Department. TD will then arrange handover of the respective elements of the PTI to the
respective Government Department or Utility Company. Ideally the whole procedure should
be processed at a single meeting.
36. One copy of agreed drawings should be kept for record in case of future disputes.
37. No later than 8 weeks after handover / delivery date, provide three completed sets of the
following documents to TD or other designated handover agencies.
(a) As-built / installed, scaled and dimensioned record drawings of roads, plumbing and
drainage plans (including details) together with building service drawings (including
all wiring diagrams and circuit diagrams down to component level) in the approved
format.
(b) Schedules of all proprietary materials, fixtures, fittings and appliances with name
and contact telephone numbers of their suppliers / agent in Hong Kong.
(d) Operation and maintenance manuals and test reports for all plant, equipment and
other items as appropriate in a bound volume.
(g) Soft digitised copies of the as-built survey record plans in Microstation (.DGN)
format.
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FEEDBACK
38. Any feedback concerning the content of this guide and the current status should be directed
to CA/D&S (Attention of the designated SA).
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PURPOSE
2. Theses guidelines are mandatory unless otherwise stated. These applies to domestic and
non-domestic buildings of housing estates.
LOCATION
3. The honorary plaque should be installed at the inside or outside of the entrance lobby where
it is conspicuous yet subtly incorporated as part of the wall fittings, signage, floor directory
on notice board.
ESSENTIAL TEXT
4. In most circumstances, presentation in Chinese is sufficed. Only the essential content (text
and graphics) are prescribed to serve the purpose of general publicity in a subtle manner.
5. For those buildings which require special ceremonial arrangement upon completion the
respective project team could flexibly expand and elaborate on the presentation to suit their
our purpose.
6.3 Corporate Name and Logo of Project Team, Consultants, Contractors and Sub-
contractors
a) Project Team
i) For In-house setup only
- Housing Department should be stated.
ii) For In-house plus Consultants setup
- Housing Department supplemented by corporate identity of individual
consultants (Architectural/ Structural/Building Services/Quantity
Surveying/other Engineering Specialists) should be stated.
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b) Contractors
It is restricted to show the name of the sub-structure or super-structure
contractors one.
c) Sub-contractors
It is restricted to show the lift/electrical/fire services/MVAC Sub-contractors only.
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES
7. The honorary plaque should be incorporated as part of the fitting out design on compatible
durable surfaces.
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09 JAN 2003 RECORD OF SUPERSEDED DOCUMENTS
GENERAL
1. This Design Guide is compiled from previous circulars, instructions, etc. which are, thus,
superseded. The superseded documents are listed below for reference. The list will be
updated at each review of the Design Guide.
SUPERSEDED DOCUMENTS
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RECORDS OF URGENT AND SPECIFIC
30 APR 2005 DSIS, NOCS AND WGMB/DCMB INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
1. Design circulars are issued under DSIs, NOCs and WGMB/DCMB Instructions as the need
arises. Those which are issued after the compilation of this Design Guide are still in force
and their validity will extend until the next review of the Design Guide or their own review
whichever is the earlier. Subsequently, the DSIs, NOCs and WGMB/DCMB Instructions
which currently are in circulation will be incorporated in their final ‘home’.
2. Valid DSIs, NOCs and WGMB/DCMB Instructions relating to Standard Common Facilities
design guidelines are listed below. Contract Managers shall refer to these circulars and
instructions and incorporate in their contracts where necessary.
DSI
NOC
WGMB INSTRUCTION
DCMB INSTRUCTIONS
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30 APR 2005 FEEDBACK REPLIES
GENERAL
1. Design circulars are subject to review based on review of content and on feedback from
Contract Manager.
2. Feedback is usually handled as an ongoing activity. Some feedback may have important
implications which would warrant immediate corrective action and dissemination of
information.
3. This section collates feedback replies and action required and will be updated regularly up
to the general review of the Design Guide itself.
FEEDBACK
(CF-200)
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