(a) 審核建築圖則，並處理關於發牌、施工同意書、佔用許可證的申請； (b) 審核並處理小型工程的圖則及相關的核證報告； (c) 審查正在進行建築工程的地盤及已完成的小型工程，並視察違例建築工程、樓宇、渠管及斜坡／擋土構築物的狀況； (d) 評估現有樓宇的消防安全措施，並指明進行所需的消防改善工程； (e) 為未有遵從法定命令/通知書的個案，以及樓宇、渠管及斜坡／擋土構築物的緊急工程，訂定工程要求及監督有關工程的進行； (f) 採取所需的管制行動，並不時檢討與建築物有關的法例、標準及作業守則；及 (g) 處理有關訴訟個案的事務，並就違反《建築物條例》的事項展開檢控／紀律行動。 [註：獲取錄的申請人須在辦公／非辦公時間，於颱風襲港期間、暴雨及緊急事故當值以作相應的處理。]

(a) To examine building plan submissions and to process applications for licences, consent to commencement of works and occupation permits; (b) To examine and process minor works submissions and associated certifications; (c) To carry out audit checks on sites with building works in progress and completed minor works and inspect unauthorized building works, buildings, drains and slopes / retaining structures; (d) To evaluate the fire safety provisions of existing buildings and specify the required fire safety improvement works; (e) To specify and supervise works in default of statutory orders / notices and emergency works for buildings, drains and slopes / retaining structures; (f) To take necessary enforcement actions and to keep the building legislation, standards, and codes of practice under review; and (g) To deal with litigation matters and instigate prosecution / disciplinary action against breaches of the Buildings Ordinance. [Note: Successful candidates appointed are required to perform duties within / outside office hours during typhoons, heavy rainstorms and other emergencies].