UNDERSTANDING COMPLIANCE
The Hidden Costs of a Statutory Order.
In Hong Kong, ignoring a Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (MWIS) notice or an order regarding Unauthorized Building Works (UBW) is a criminal offense under the Buildings Ordinance.
More critically for high-net-worth owners, an unresolved order results in an encumbrance registered against your property title.
Risk on Valuation
Immediate impact on property valuation and resale capability.
Bank Recall
Banks may recall or refuse to issue mortgage loans.
Government Fines
Risk of severe government fines and legal prosecution.
Ilegal to Remove
Standard contractors cannot legally remove the encumbrance.
We handle all BD and FSD correspondence.
The Artful Advantage
UlTIMATE SOLUTION
Full Legal Indemnity
To lift a BD order, you must appoint an Authorized Person (AP). A standard contractor can only do the physical repair work; they cannot legally certify the compliance. Artful Build manages the entire lifecycle. Our AP assesses the property, issues the statutory forms, oversees the structural repairs via transparent tendering, and legally clears your title deed —seamlessly.
DEMYSTIFYING GOVERNMENT NOTICES
What is MWIS?
The MWIS requires owners to appoint a Registered Inspector (RI) or Qualified Person (QP) to ensure all windows are structurally sound and safe from falling.
The Required Legal Process
Step 1
Arrange and conduct the window inspection.
Step 2
Prepare detailed inspection results.
Step 3
Appoint a Registered Minor Works Contractor if repairs (like rivet replacement) are mandated.
Step 4
Supervise repairs, submit documentation to the BD, and cooperate with official BD audits.
"Window contractors frequently over-prescribe component replacements. Acting strictly as your compliance advocate, our APs assess exactly what is legally required to achieve BD compliance—nothing more. We protect you from unnecessary contractor upsells."
Architect-Led Integrity
DEMYSTIFYING GOVERNMENT NOTICES
What is BD & FSD?
Complex orders related to MWIS or directives from the Fire Services Department (FSD) requiring structural or system upgrades to legacy properties.
The Required Legal Process
Step 1
Provide technical and procedural advice to decipher the complex statutory language.
Step 2
Establish formal communication channels with relevant Government Departments.
Step 3
Formulate a remedial strategy (removal or A&A legalization).
Step 4
Supervise execution and obtain the final legal discharge of the order.
"We act as your professional shield against the government. We handle all direct communications, appeals, and negotiations with the BD and FSD, ensuring the most cost-effective architectural resolution while protecting your property's title."
Architect-Led Integrity
Statutory Submissions
Formal A&A submissions by Registered Structural Engineers (RSE) and APs to legalize existing alterations.
Change of Use
Strategic consultancy for converting industrial spaces to commercial use, ensuring compliance with town planning and load requirements.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full Advisory Scope
Beyond standard compliance, we provide definitive architectural resolutions for the most complex statutory encumbrances affecting Hong Kong properties.
Our Services
Preliminary Record Review
Structural Risk Analysis
Statutory Compliance Check
30-Min Architect Consultation
What's included?
LEAD ARCHITECT
Jay Lee
DIRECTOR | AP(A), ARB, HKIA
Email: info@artful-build.com
WhatsApp: +852 4426 1788
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Preliminary Record Review
Structural Risk Analysis
Statutory Compliance Check
30-Min Architect Consultation
What's included?