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Office Renovation Approvals & Permits in Hong Kong
We prepare the drawings and handle the submissions — building management, Buildings Department minor works and Fire Services approvals — so your office renovation stays compliant and on schedule.
- Licensed contractor
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- Compliant & on schedule
- 200+ projects delivered
Compliance, handled for you
Hong Kong office renovations often require landlord and statutory approvals before work can begin. Roky Design manages the paperwork and liaison end to end, so you avoid delays, stop-work notices and costly rework.
Building Management Approval
Submissions to landlord and building management for fit-out and works permits.
Buildings Department (Minor Works)
Minor works submissions and documentation prepared to BD requirements.
Fire Services (FSD)
Fire safety provisions and submissions coordinated for sign-off.
Submission Drawings
Plans and drawings prepared specifically for approval submissions.
Licensing Support
Guidance on use, occupancy and any trade-specific licensing needs.
Liaison & Follow-up
We track each application and follow up with authorities until approved.
Our process
Clear, proactive and documented — you always know where each approval stands.
Free consultation
We review your premises, lease and scope to map the approvals you need. Reply within one hour.
Drawings & documents
We prepare submission-ready drawings and paperwork.
Submission
We lodge applications with building management and the relevant authorities.
Liaison & follow-up
We respond to queries and follow up until approvals are granted.
Cleared to build
With approvals in place, construction proceeds on schedule.
Why Hong Kong companies choose Roky Design
One accountable team
Design, approvals and construction under one roof — no finger-pointing.
Fewer delays
Proactive submissions keep your project moving and compliant.
Licensed & compliant
Licensed contractor familiar with Hong Kong requirements.
All Hong Kong districts
Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, TST, Kwun Tong, Sheung Wan.
What approvals meant on a 5,000 sq ft renovation
On a 5,000 sq ft Hong Kong office renovation, the realistic programme was 8–12 weeks from design sign-off to handover — and that figure includes the Buildings Department and Fire Services submissions, not just the construction.
Approvals run in parallel, not after
Because the drawings and the submissions were prepared by the same team, statutory review overlapped procurement and early works instead of stalling them.
Almost nothing is exempt
Almost any non-cosmetic change in a Hong Kong commercial building requires Buildings Department submissions, Fire Services Department approvals and landlord consent. Partition layouts, sprinkler heads and door positions all qualify.
One party accountable
When the designer, the contractor and the submitting party are the same firm, a comment from a department becomes a revision — not a dispute about who pays for it.
Which approval does your work need?
A guide to what typically triggers each consent. Scope varies by building and by the exact works — we confirm the requirements for your unit before quoting.
- Landlord and building management consent. Needed for essentially all fit-out work. Usually the first approval to start and the one most often underestimated — some buildings also require a nominated contractor or a deposit.
- Buildings Department (BD). Triggered by non-cosmetic building works — altering partitions, doors, floor loading or anything structural. Often handled under the Minor Works Control System depending on scope.
- Fire Services Department (FSD). Triggered when the fire strategy changes: relocating sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, alarms, emergency lighting or escape routes to suit a new layout.
- Sector-specific licensing. Medical, education and food operators carry additional requirements that shape the design before it ever reaches the authorities.
If you are not sure which of these your project triggers, send us the floor plan and the scope and we will confirm what is required for that unit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need approvals to renovate my Hong Kong office?
Most fit-outs need building management approval, and many works require Buildings Department minor works submissions and Fire Services provisions. We assess your specific scope and handle what is required.
Do you prepare the drawings for submission?
Yes. We prepare submission-ready plans and drawings as part of the service, aligned with your construction package.
How long do approvals take?
Timelines vary by scope and authority. We submit early and run approvals in parallel with planning to avoid delaying construction.
Can you handle approvals if another firm is doing the build?
Our approvals service works best as part of our design-and-build, but we are happy to discuss your situation during a free consultation.
Do you handle end-of-lease reinstatement approvals too?
Yes. We manage reinstatement works and the related submissions when your lease ends.
Keep your renovation compliant and on schedule
Talk to our approvals team for a free consultation — we reply within one hour.
