Change to open kitchen floor-to-ceiling glass windows pre-10,22? Experts pointed out that 1,<> windows were changed, missing <> step or must be restored!

Highlights: A unit in the capital of Sunrise Kangcheng, Tseung Kwan O, suspected that demolishing the main wall and opening up the room to rebuild it into a master room has become a hot topic in the city. According to the Buildings Ordinance, the demolition of the mainwall is a change. In addition to the demolition, there are also many renovation works that need to be declared in advance. Some netizens posted on the Facebook group "Home Decoration Sharing Valley", saying that they wanted to change the location of kitchen toilets, window types and other projects within a budget of more than 10,<> yuan.

A unit in the capital of Sunrise Kangcheng, Tseung Kwan O, suspected that demolishing the main wall and opening up the room to rebuild it into a master room has become a hot topic in the city, and has been criticized by a large number of netizens for improper practices. According to the Buildings Ordinance, demolition of the main wall is a change to the structure of a building, and in addition to engaging a registered structural engineer for inspection, an application must also be made to the Buildings Department. However, in addition to the demolition of the main wall, there are also many renovation works that need to be declared in advance. Recently, some netizens posted on the Facebook group "Home Decoration Sharing Valley", saying that they wanted to change the location of kitchen toilets, window types and other projects within a budget of more than 10,<> yuan, and the post immediately attracted netizens to comment that the subject was "Tan Duo". What should I pay attention to when changing the indoor partition?

According to the picture, the sunrise Cannes capital pierced the main wall unit:

The whole house is 224 feet old and 33 years old, and it is planned to create a feeling of "MUJI" for more than 10,<> yuan

The subject posted on the Facebook group "Home Decoration Sharing Valley", saying that the whole house is 224 feet and the building is 33 years old, and he wants to carry out large-scale decoration projects to create a feeling of MUJI, but the subject believes that "the room is not big", so he does not plan to spend a large amount of decoration costs.

According to the picture, you can see the overall view of the old building and the decoration plan:

Change to an open kitchen The windows of the whole house become floor-to-ceiling large glass

The owner wanted to move the kitchen out of the original living room and change from a "terrier kitchen" to an open kitchen; Expand the toilet by connecting the old kitchen location with the toilet, and then do wet and dry separation and false ceiling; The windows of the whole house were changed to floor-to-ceiling large glass; replacement of split air conditioners; Change the position of the door, and use the floor bed in the room; Ordered the whole house furniture, and hoped to complete the above project within 10,21 yuan, but the quotation of many decoration companies required at least <>,<>.

Press the picture to see the quotations of three decoration companies:

Netizens said that the owner's decoration is no different from a full explosion of at least 40,<>

Press the picture to see the comments of netizens:

After the subject posted the article, it immediately attracted comments from netizens, many people thought that the subject was "too much", pointing out that each decoration project of the subject is not simple, and the muddy water project to change the kitchen and toilet design alone has required more than 20,<> yuan, calling on the owner to save a lot of decoration costs if he retains the kitchen and toilet layout, but the owner said: "The toilet and kitchen need to be changed to be better".

Full explosion can be 10,<>? Expert: Yes

The reporter inquired about the relevant situation to Liu Tiansheng (Andy), the chief decoration consultant of the decoration guy, Andy said that 22,40 yuan is needed to build windows, plus the kitchen and toilet reposition, replacement of floor-to-ceiling large glass and air conditioning also need to build a shed, the project cost is at least 50,60 yuan, together with the purchase of materials and custom furniture, at least 10,<> to <>,<> yuan is needed, bluntly said that it is "theoretically possible" to complete the decoration with more than <>,<> yuan. Andy also suggested that if you want to know the approximate budget for the renovation project, you should make good use of the online renovation project valuation platform and free scale service, and the professional renovation consultant should provide further information.

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Do you not apply if you don't involve the main wall? To change the window and change the kitchen, you must apply

In order to improve the sense of space in their homes, many owners will carry out projects such as tearing down walls and changing kitchen and room spacing. However, if the project involves alterations to the structure of the building, such as the demolition of the main wall, etc., a registered structural engineer needs to be engaged to inspect and apply to the Buildings Department. If such works are carried out without approval, there is a risk of contravention of the Buildings Ordinance, which will also affect property transactions and the overall safety of the building.

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1 "Terrier Kitchen" becomes open to apply for relevant fire protection equipment

If the conversion of an open kitchen into an open kitchen does not meet the requirements of section 41(3) of the Buildings Ordinance on exemption from works, or is not a minor work that can be carried out through the simplified requirements of the Minor Works Regulatory Regime, consumers need to engage an authorized person to design and prepare the plan of the open kitchen and submit a formal application to the Buildings Department on their behalf, otherwise the works will become unauthorized buildings. The first submission of building drawings to the Buildings Department will be approved within 60 days, and the application for construction consent will be completed within 28 days before the works can commence.

Section 41(3) of the Buildings Ordinance (screenshot online)

The Buildings Department's Fire Safety Code for Buildings 2011 also stipulates that if there is only one gate in a flat and the open kitchen is located close to the gate, it must be equipped with relevant fire protection equipment (including smoke sensors, automatic sprinkler systems, fire walls) to ensure the safety of residents. However, according to the owner's envisaged design drawings, the location of the fire-resistant wall was not reserved.

According to the picture, you can see the necessary fireproof equipment and requirements for open kitchens:

2 If the whole house window is changed to floor-to-ceiling glass, pay attention to whether it will violate the deed of mutual covenant of the building

If the existing aluminium windows want to change the original plan, pay attention to whether the deed of mutual covenant states that the appearance of the building cannot be changed. If you want to modify it, you must first apply to the management company, which will assess whether it is in violation of the deed of mutual covenant. If the renovation is not approved by the management company, the management company may notify the Buildings Department, which will send a letter to the tenant requesting the demolition or restoration.

The conversion of aluminium windows to floor-to-ceiling glass windows is a minor project and an application must be submitted to the Buildings Department whether it is constructed, altered, repaired or replaced. Minor works are classified according to complexity and safety risk, and prescribed construction professionals and registered contractors must be appointed according to their level to submit a notice of commencement and related documents seven days before the commencement of the works, and commence the works after the Buildings Department issues an acknowledgement letter, and within 7 days after the completion of the works, a certificate of completion and related documents.

Click the picture to see the application process for minor works of the Buildings Department:

Can I change a "terrier kitchen" to an open kitchen?

The "Terrier Kitchen" can be converted into an open kitchen, but an authorized person needs to be engaged to design and prepare the plan of the open kitchen and submit a formal application to the Buildings Department on behalf of the Buildings Department. The "terrier kitchen" also has the necessary fire protection equipment and requirements.

Can I change aluminum windows to floor-to-ceiling windows?

If you want to change the original plan of the existing aluminium windows, you should pay attention to whether the deed of mutual covenant states that the appearance of the building cannot be changed, and if you want to modify them, you must first apply to the management company. The conversion of aluminium windows to floor-to-ceiling glass windows is a minor project and an application must be submitted to the Buildings Department in accordance with the procedures.

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