Dear Sir/ Madam,

The Building Authority (BA) has just issued the following Circular Letter for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers, Registered Geotechnical Engineers, Registered Inspectors and Registered Contractors. You may wish to view/download the document vide the link attached :

New Circular Letter for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers, Registered Geotechnical Engineers, Registered Inspectors and Registered Contractors for "Amendments to Code of Practice for Foundations 2017" with Annex

www.bd.gov.hk/doc/en/resources/codes-and-references/practice-notes-and-circular-letters/circular/CL_ACPF2017_2021e.pdf

2. The Circular Letter promulgates certain amendments to the Code of Practice for Foundations 2017 which have been taken effect from 17 February 2021.

3. Frequent visits to the Buildings Department homepage at www.bd.gov.hk will keep you abreast of latest announcements of the BA.


Technical Services Section
Buildings Department