(a) 處理建築圖則、施工同意書、完工證明書，以及佔用許可證和牌照／註冊的申請；實地審查施工中的建築工程，以及小型工程； (b) 處理違例建築工程、失修及危險的建築物、欠妥的排水渠、危險的斜坡及擋土構築物；並採取所需的執法行動，包括發出法定命令／通知並進行緊急工程； (c) 執行強制驗樓計劃和強制驗窗計劃； (d) 評估現有建築物的消防安全設施，並指明所須進行的消防改善工程；及 (e) 提出檢控和採取紀律行動；統籌有關上訴的回應；並進行法例檢討及研究工作。 [註：獲取錄的申請人須於戶外工作，或須輪班當值及不定時執行職務，在颱風及其他緊急事故期間執行職務，並可能被借調往其他政府部門工作。]

(a) To process buildings plans, applications for consent to commencement of works, certificates of completion of works, applications for occupation permits and licences / registrations; and to carry out site audit checks on building works in progress and minor works; (b) To deal with unauthorized building works, dilapidated and dangerous buildings, defective drains, dangerous slopes and retaining structures; and to take necessary enforcement actions including statutory orders / notices and emergency works; (c) To administer the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme; (d) To evaluate the fire safety provisions of existing buildings and specify the required fire safety improvement works; and (e) To instigate prosecution and disciplinary actions; to coordinate responses to appeals; and to carry out legislative review and research. [Note: Successful candidates appointed are required to perform outdoor duties, may be required to work shifts or irregular hours, may be required to perform duties during tropical typhoons and other emergencies and may be seconded to other government departments.]