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Southern Commercial Building

Southern Commercial Building in Wan Chai got its occupation permit in 1983 and is about 42 years old; BD's published lists show no orders or notices since May 2023.

Building facts

Address
13 Luard Rd Southern Commercial Building
District
Wan Chai
Occupation permit date
28 Oct 1983
Age
about 42 years
Occupation permit no.
H175/83
Use
Office / commercial
Block type
Tower
Nearest MTR
Wan Chai (about 160 m) · Admiralty (about 620 m)
BD block ID
87764

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TypeIssued (since May 2023)Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)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 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)
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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.

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

  • 28 Oct 1983 · Occupation permit issued (H175/83)

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