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Po Tin Building

Po Tin Building in Wan Chai got its occupation permit in 1971 and is about 54 years old; BD has issued 30 statutory orders or notices to it since May 2023.

Building facts

Address
117 Electric Rd Po Tin Building
District
Wan Chai
Street
Electric Road
Occupation permit date
30 Dec 1971
Age
about 54 years
Occupation permit no.
H265/71
Use
Residential / composite
Block type
Tower
Nearest MTR
Fortress Hill (about 300 m) · Tin Hau (about 360 m)
BD block ID
1449344

Source: BD building information and age records · Updated 19 Oct 2026

Buildings Department orders and notices

TypeIssued (since May 2023)Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)
Mandatory Building Inspection notices
Owners must appoint a Registered Inspector to inspect the common parts, external walls and projections, and carry out any repairs found necessary. (Buildings Ordinance s30B)
10
Mandatory Window Inspection notices
Owners must appoint a Qualified Person to inspect all windows of the building and carry out any repairs found necessary. (Buildings Ordinance s30C)
2923
Removal orders (unauthorised building works)
Requires unauthorised building works (rooftop structures, canopies, projections and the like) to be removed and the affected parts reinstated. (Buildings Ordinance s24)
01

These are BD's cumulative counts, not the number still outstanding, and earlier orders are not on the lists. Before a purchase, check BD's orders search, the MBIS/MWIS notice search and a land search. See our guide to inspections and orders.

First seen on a BD list by this site: 17 Oct 2026

Inspection scheme age thresholds

  • Reached the 30-year age threshold of the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (domestic buildings of 3 storeys or fewer are exempt); BD may serve an inspection notice.
  • Reached the 10-year age threshold of the Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (same exemption).

Age counts from the occupation permit date; BD selects buildings for notices by risk. See BD: MBIS.

Record history

  • 30 Dec 1971 · Occupation permit issued (H265/71)

We check BD's lists monthly; new orders and compliance will show here as they appear.

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