With
effect from 1.7.2006, Fire Services Department, in collaboration
with the Lands department, has adopted a new guideline to
fire safety requirements for New Territories Exempted House
(Small Houses). On account of topographical or land ownership
constraints rendering the provision of Emergency Vehicular
Access impracticable, applicants for New Territories Exempted
Houses (Small Houses), having obtained approval from District
Lands Officer, are allowed to use alternative fire safety
measures in lieu of the Emergency Vehicular Access. To this
effect, the following F.S.D. Circular Letter has been issued
for reference:-
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