The Building Authority (BA) has issued the following updated Practice Note for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers, Registered Geotechnical Engineers, Registered Contractors and other technical information on Oct 2025- Mar2026, which can be viewed /downloaded from the link below:
PNAP Updates on Oct 2025- Mar 2026
| Date |
Item No. |
Description |
QR Code |
| Nov 2025 |
2025_20 |
PNAP APP-2 Calculation of Gross Floor Area and Non-accountable Gross Floor Area Building (Planning) Regulation 23(3)(a) and (b) |
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| Jan 2026 |
2026_01 |
PNAP APP-16 Cladding |
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| 2026_02 |
PNAP APP-110 Protective Barriers |
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| 2026_03 |
PNAP APP-166 Metal Grille and Louvre |
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| Feb 2026 |
2026_04 |
PNAP APP-18 Code of Practice for Foundations 2017 |
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| Mar 2026 |
2026_05 |
PNAP ADV-4 Control of Environmental Nuisance from Construction Sites |
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PNRC Updates on Oct 2025- Mar 2026
| Date |
Item No. |
Description |
QR Code |
| Dec 2025 |
2025_05 |
PNRC 85 Fire Retardant Performance of Protective Nets, Screens, Tarpaulins and Plastic Sheeting Installed on Scaffolding of External Walls |
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| Mar 2026 |
2026_01 |
PNRC 17 Control of Environmental Nuisance from Construction Sites |
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Other Technical Information Updates on Oct 2025- Mar 2026
| Date |
Item No. |
Description |
QR Code |
| Oct 2025 |
2025_10 |
Amendments to the “Technical Guidelines on Minor Works Control System (2024 Edition)” |
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| 2025_11 |
Use of Fire Retardant Protective Net/Screen/Tarpaulin/Plastic Sheeting on Facade of Buildings under Construction, Demolition, Repair or Minor Works |
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| Nov 2025 |
2025_12 |
Use of Fire Retardant Protective Net/Screen/Tarpaulin/Plastic Sheeting on Facade of Buildings under Construction, Demolition, Alteration and Addition, Repair or Minor Works |
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| 2025_13 |
Use of Fire Retardant Protective Net/Screen/Tarpaulin/Plastic Sheeting on Facade of Buildings under Construction, Demolition, Alteration and Addition, Repair or Minor Works |
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| Dec 2025 |
2025_14 |
Adoption of Standardised Material Test Reports |
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| 2025_15 |
Refrain from Bestowing Gifts or Advantages to Officers of Buildings Department |
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| Jan 2026 |
2026_01 |
Timely Submission of Notification and Certificate by Qualified Person |
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| Feb 2026 |
2026_02 |
Updating of Specified Forms under Minor Works Control System |
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| Mar 2026 |
2026_03 |
Fire Safety Precautionary Measures for Major Building Repair Works |
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