The Buildings Department (BD) today (August 8) launched the "WIN SAFE" mobile application to enable property owners to search for and appoint Qualified Persons (QPs) for early compliance of Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (MWIS) notices issued by the BD so as to ensure building safety.

     The main functions of "WIN SAFE" include:

(i) Enable owners to conduct searches according to district, QP's popularity, etc;
(ii) Provide a chatroom for owners and QPs to discuss window inspection services; and
(iii) Provide cost data for window inspections for reference.

     Under the MWIS, owners of buildings aged 10 years or above (except domestic buildings not exceeding three storeys) and served with statutory notices are required to appoint a QP to carry out the prescribed inspection and supervise the prescribed repair works found necessary of all windows of the building. Where a prescribed repair is required, the owners concerned must appoint a registered contractor to carry out the prescribed repair under the supervision of a QP.

     The "WIN SAFE" mobile app can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store/Google Play/AppGallery. Further details about the app are also available on the BD's website www.bd.gov.hk.

Ends/Monday, August 8, 2022
Issued at HKT 15:20

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