Water Seepage Investigation Report (Pioneer) 6 Aug 2021

Water Seepage Investigation Report
Assignment No. : 5OJ132/2021/KT/112
Agreement No. : 50J132
JO File Ref. : 171/417681(0M)/1906/2019(R1)
Employer : BD/FEHD Joint Office 4
Consultant : Pioneer Management Limited
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Contents
1. Case Summary
2. Proforma WSI
3. Proforma WSII
4. Proforma WSIII
5. Layout Plans
5.1 Layout Plan of Affected Premises

5.2 Layout Plan of Suspected Premises
6. Record Photos
6.1 Control photos with Check Points at Affected Premises
6.2 Photos of Affected Premises and Suspected Premises
7. Moisture Content Record at Affected Premises
8. Witness Statement
8.1 Witness Statement (I)
8.2 Witness Statement (II)
Appendix B — Record of Visits and Telephone Contact
Attendance Record
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Consultancy Services for Water Seepage Investigation and Testing
(Agreement No. 5OJ132)
1. Case Summary
1.1 Case Details
Assignment No. 5OJ/132/2021/KT/112
JO File Ref. 171/417681(0M)/1906/2019(R1)

Affected Premises
Name of Informant: MR. TSE
Contact Phone No.: 9402 2883
Address: Room 6, 19/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens,

Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Existing Usage: Residential Use
Suspected Premises
Name of Owner / Occupier MR. AU
Contact Phone No.: 9732 1707
Address: Room 6, 20/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens,

Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Existing Usage: Residential Use
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1.2 Testing Method and Equipment Used
Testing Method Equipment / Materials Used Date of Calibration of

Equipment / Validity of
Materials
1 Visual Inspection  UV Lamp  N/A

(Model: )
2 Moisture Content (MC)  Protimeter  26/5/2021,17/7/2021
Monitoring (Model: GE Protimeter
Surveymaster)
3 Colour Water Test (CWT) to x Colour Dye x N/A
Drainage Outlets & Colour Dye with x N/A
Sanitary Fitments Fluorescent Effect under
UV Lamp
4 Ponding Test (PT) &  Colour Dye  26/5/2021
Spraying Test (ST) Colour Dye with  26/5/2021
Fluorescent Effect under
UV Lamp
5 Water Flow Meter Test x N/A  N/A
(FMT)
6 Reversible Pressure Test x N/A  N/A
(RPT)
Legends:
P Adopted / Used
 Not adopted / Not used
N/A Not applicable
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1.3 Date of Investigation
No. of 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Inspection
Location Affected Suspected Affected Affected

Premises Premises Premises Premises
Date of 26/5/2021 26/5/2021 26/5/2021 17/7/2021

Inspection/
Testing
Time of 12:46 13:05 14:28 15:54

Inspection/
Testing
Testing Initial PT/ST MC MC
Method Assessment Monitoring Monitoring
(1st RM) (2nd RM)
Weather Rainy Rainy Rainy Rainy

Condition
Technical Li Hin Chun Li Hin Chun Li Hin Chun Li Hin Chun

Officer (Tel:3614 5490) (Tel:3614 5490) (Tel:3614 5490) (Tel:3614 5490)
conducting
the
inspection
and tests
1.4 Quantity of Testing Items
Item Description Test Quantity

(a) Initial Assessment (Visual Inspection and 1
Moisture Content Monitoring)
(b) Additional Moisture Content Monitoring
(c1) Spraying Test (at the peripheral walls of bath
tub or proprietary shower tray)
(c2) Colour Water Test
(d) Ponding Test / Ponding Test and Spraying Test 2
for non-proprietary shower area
(e) Reversible Pressure Test
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1.5 Conclusion and Recommendation
I have investigated the water seepage at the concerned premises, determined and supervised the carrying
out of appropriate tests and vetted the test results. Based on the inspection and investigation findings,
test results and analysis, I have summarised the source(s) of water seepage, my observations, conclusion
and recommended follow-up action in Section 3 of this report. Witness Statements prepared and duly
signed by the Technical Officer and the Professional Officer conducting the investigation and tests are
provided in Section 8.1 and 8.2 of this report.
For and on behalf of

Pioneer management Ltd.
(Signature)______________________
Name : KONG siu-fung
Capacity : Professional Officer (Professional Qualifications to be included)
Date : 6/8/2021
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2. Proforma WSI
Address: Room 6, 19/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Technical Officer: Li Hin Chun
Date of Inspection: 26/5/2021 Time: 12:46
Weather condition: Rainy Record of raining in the past two days: Yes
2.1 Inspection and investigation of the Affected Premises
Location(s) refers to layout plan at Section 5. Photo(s) refers to Section 6. Moisture

Content record refers to Section 7.
1 Location(s) of seepage area

 bathroom;  kitchen;  living room;  bedroom;  balcony;
 master bathroom;  guest bathroom;  others (e.g. pipe duct) __________
 ceiling;  internal wall;  internal wall between different premises <e.g. between Flat
X and Flat Y>;
 interior partition within the same premises <e.g. between bathroom and living room>;
 others ______________
2 Removal of all obstructions (e.g. false ceiling, decorative enclosure, etc.), if any, for
water seepage inspection:
 Yes
 No, the informant is reminded to clear the seepage area before inspection can be
arranged
3 All concerned areas are available for inspection:

 Yes;  No, specify ___________________
4 Condition of seepage:
First occurrence of seepage: 20/12/2021
Changes of seriousness over time:

 Yes, specify ;  No
Seepage appears or becomes more serious during particular time period:

 consistently all day long
 become serious at night / day time around hh:mm am / pm
 become serious on rainy day
Moisture Content (MC) of the seepage area is checked:
 Yes, MC is equal / greater than 35% at the ceiling of bathroom, ceiling and wall of
living room & ceiling and wall of living room
 Yes, MC is less than 35% at
 No, why __________________________________________________
Severity:
 serious water moisture (i.e. MC > 80%);
 apparent water moisture (i.e. 35% ≤ MC ≤ 80%);
 insignificant water moisture (i.e. MC < 35%).
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Symptom:
 water dripping;  intermittently dripping;  past record of dripping;  no dripping;
 water droplet
Any sign of colour dye observed:

Any fluorescent effect on the seepage area under UV light:

Condition of external wall: (See Photo <e.g. No.13,22> at Section 6.2 and drawing with
annotations and photos at Section 5.)
 With defects, specify ;
 No apparent defects
Other observations:
5 Set Check Points (CP) at appropriate locations for monitoring MC:

 Yes, see CP layout at Section 7;
 No, why _____________________
6 Plan showing the general layout of the seepage area with photo annotations:
 Yes;
 No, why ______________________
7 Whether the source of seepage originates within the Affected Premises:

 No;
 Yes, the source(s) is <location>
8 The Suspected Premises causing the seepage is at:

 Upper floor (specify: Room 6, 20/F )
 Adjacent premises (specify: )
 Others, specify __________________________
2.2 Conclusion and recommendation after inspection and investigation

1 Screen-out case:
 Yes, further action is unnecessary with reason(s) provided below:
 seepage ceased (i.e. MC < 35%)
 seepage caused by rain water seepage through <e.g. external wall>
 seepage caused by the informant’s Affected Premises (specify: e.g. water seepage
from the flat’s toilet to its adjacent bedroom)
 the seepage area is part of unauthorised building works (UBWs) (see drawing with
annotations and photos at Section 5)
 No
2 Source of seepage has been identified:

 Yes, source is <e.g. leakage at the floor drain of bathroom of Suspected Premises – see
Section 3.2 item 1A >. Nuisance Notice (NN) under section 127 of Public Health and
Municipal Services Ordinance (PH&MSO) is recommended.
 No, proceed with detailed investigation.
 No, but further action is unnecessary, because (specify : <e.g. seepage case withdrawn
by informant>).
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3. Proforma WSII
Date of Inspection: 26/5/2021 Time: ___13:05 __
Weather condition: Rainy Record of raining in the past two days: Yes
3.1 Inspection and investigation of the premises/area where seepage is suspected to originate
Location(s) refers to layout plan at Section 5
1 The area above the location of seepage area described in Section 2 is:
 master bathroom (with shower area, shower tray or bathtub);  guest bathroom (with shower
area, shower tray or bathtub)  bathroom (with shower area, shower tray or bathtub);
 living room;  bedroom; balcony;  kitchen;  flat roof;  main roof;
 others (e.g. pipe duct; sub-divided flat with raised floor at bathrooms)
2 Examination on the condition of the Suspected Premises:
Any form of water leakage at the Suspected Premises:

 Yes, leaking from drainpipe / fresh water pipe / flushing water pipe or improper use of
sanitary fitment (specify: ___________)
 The area is subjected to ponded with/ sprayed by water when in use.
 No, generally in dry condition
Any sign of poor workmanship or dilapidation noted in the following items:

(i) floor surface:
 Yes, (e.g. defective / improper tile fixing, sealant or pointing between joints)
 No
(ii) wall surface enclosing the bathing area:
 Yes, (e.g. defective / improper tile fixing, sealant or pointing between joints)
 No
(iii) sealant between bath tub / shower tray / shower area and the enclosure wall and
floor:
 Yes, (e.g. sealant is defective, cracked, not provided, etc.)
 No,
 N/A
Any sign of dampness or accumulation of water underneath bath tub:

 Yes, due to water leaking from (drainpipe / water supply pipe / defective or dilapidated sealant )
 No, generally in dry condition
 Not examined as side wall of the bath tub is fully enclosed without inspection panel
 Not applicable
Condition of external wall: (see Photo <e.g. No. 13,22> at Section 6.2, and drawing with
annotations and photos at Section 5.)
 With defects, specify ;
 No apparent defects
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3 There are inside services installed within the Suspected Premises:
(i) concealed water borne services (fresh water / flushing water) pipes:
Yes;  No
(ii) concealed drainpipe:
 Yes;  No
(iii) pipe duct (with/ without inspection panel):
 Yes;  No
4 Sketch plan showing the general layout of the Suspected Premises with annotations and
photos:
 Yes (Provided by JO(FEHD));
 No, why ____________________________________________________________
The sketch plan has indicated the location of seepage area underneath:
 Yes;
 No, why ______________________________________
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3.2 Detailed investigation
1 Tests, observations and result analysis on the following prescribed aspects in identifying the
source(s) of seepage:
A. Possibility of drainage leakage:

i) Tests conducted: Colour Water Tests (CWT) to all sanitary fitments and drainage
outlets were carried out by HI(RJO)K9 on 10/2/2021.
ii) Observations: Neither colour dye nor dye with fluorescent effect under UV light
was observed at the ceiling of bathroom, ceiling and wall of living
room & ceiling and wall of bedroom on 26/5/2021; result negative.
iii) Conclusion: Leakage of the drainage pipe was ruled out.
B. Possibility of water supply pipe (fresh water/ flushing water) leakage:

i) Tests conducted: MC monitoring on 26/5/2021 & 17/7/2021.
ii) Observations: MC reading was not consistently high and no continuous dripping
was observed. Therefore, RPT was unnecessary to be carried out.
iii) Conclusion: Water seepage caused by water supply leakage was ruled out.
C. Possibility of rain water seepage from building envelope (external wall & roof):
i) Tests conducted: MC monitoring on 26/5/2021 & 17/7/2021.
ii) Observations: MC reading for prolonged sunny days were not available, therefore,
rainwater penetration was uncertain.
iii) Conclusion: Infiltration from building envelope was uncertain.
D. Seepage from floor slab, non-proprietary shower area/ roof:

i) Tests conducted: On 26/5/2021
1. BS ponding test on the floor slab of bathroom for 1 hour.
2. FS ponding test on the shower area for 1 hour and FS
spraying test to the enclosing walls of the shower area by
using electrical pressure sprayer at least 1.5 meter high from
the floor level for not less than 15 minutes.
ii) Observations: Neither colour dyes were noted at ceiling of bathroom, ceiling and
wall of living room & ceiling of bedroom of Affected Premises on.
Result negative.
iii) Conclusion: Seepage caused by the above-mentioned were ruled out
E. Seepage from enclosing walls of bathtub/ shower tray (proprietary product):

i) Tests conducted: N/A
ii) Observations: N/A
iii) Conclusion: N/A
2 Other observations:
Nil
<e.g. building/drainage defects/ UBWs identified at >
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3.3 Record of Colour Water Ponding Test

Date of Test: 26/5/2021
A. Bathroom:
Locations Dye used Sign noted on site Photo No.
Water-closet  SRB;  BS;  EY;  FS;  OII;  RB;  RWT Yes / No
Basin  SRB;  BS;  EY;  FS;  OII;  RB;  RWT Yes / No
Floor drain  SRB;  BS; EY;  FS;  OII;  RB;  RWT Yes / No
Bathtub  SRB;  BS;  EY;  FS;  OII;  RB;  RWT Yes / No
Shower Area  SRB;  BS;  EY;  FS;  OII;  RB;  RWT Yes / No 18-21
Floor Slab SRB;  BS;  EY;  FS;  OII;  RB;  RWT Yes / No 14-17
B. Other Areas (i.e. kitchen, balcony, flat roof, roof):

Floor Slab SRB;  BS; EY; FS; OII; RB; RWT Yes / No
C. Other Areas (i.e. kitchen, balcony, flat roof, roof):

Floor Slab SRB;  BS; EY; FS; OII; RB; RWT Yes / No
Abbreviations:
SRB- Sulforhodamine B FS- Fluorescein Sodium*
BS- Brilliant Scarlet 4R OII- Orange II
EY- Eosin Yellowish* RB- Rhodamine B
RWT Rhodamine WT
*with fluorescent effect under UV light
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3.4 Conclusion
1 Source of water seepage:

 Source
identified
 Uncertain The source(s) of seepage could not be identified on 17/7/2021.
The ceiling and wall of living room, ceiling of bathroom were ceased on
17/7/2021.
3.5 Recommended Follow-up action
 Reply letter to informant that the source of seepage could not be ascertained.
 Reply letter to informant that the source of seepage is identified.
 Refer the case to WSD for follow-up action as the water source is from / highly suspected to be
water supply pipe leakage at ___________________________ (see Report at Appendix A).
 Refer the case to <e.g. BD/ ICU> for follow-up action as it may warrant statutory enforcement
action under s24 / s26 / s28 of the Buildings Ordinance in respect of <See Section 3.2 item 2>
 Others: (e.g. Advisory letter to the Management Office and/or IO regarding rain water seepage
from the building envelope at .) (See Section 3.2 item 1C)
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4. Proforma WSIII
(to be filled by the Technical Officer conducting the inspection and tests)
JO File Ref: 171/417681(0M)/1906/2019(R1)

Address: of Affected
Premises Room 6, 20/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
 Stage I -  dry water mark

(screen out case)  Insignificant moisture content, i.e. MC<35%
 current case being handled by FEHD / refer to FEHD
 withdrawn by informant
 repeated reports, recently completed case
 other
Inspection Time Spent (hrs): HI/ENI:
 Stage II – nuisance  source identified, seepage ceased & repair done ( * )

matter  source identified, s127 recommended ( * )
(initial investigation  source identified, repair pending ( * )
stage)  water pipe leakage, repair done & seepage ceased
 water supply pipe leakage, case to WSD
 seepage ceased during investigation, source uncertain
 rain water seeping from building envelope ( * )
 other
Inspection Time Spent (hrs): HI/ENI:
 Stage III – nuisance  source identified, ( * )

matter  failed case;
(professional  water supply pipe leakage, case to WSD
investigation stage)  seepage ceased during investigation, source uncertain
 rain water seepage from building envelope ( * )
 BD referral -  s24;  s26;  s28 order
 other
Inspection Time Spent (5hrs): Technical Officer:
Li Hin Chun
( * ) denotes source(s) of seepage identified:

 Drain leakage
 Floor infiltration
 Water infiltration from wall/ column between Affected Premises and Suspected Premises
 Roof/flat roof leakage
 Ext. Wall penetration
 Others (please specify): ___________________________________.
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5. Layout Plans
5.1 Layout Plan of Affected Premises
External wall
Photo nos. 13,22
Ceiling and wall of living room: Ceiling of bathroom: Ceiling and wall of bedroom:
Photo Nos. 1,4-6,23-25,32-34 Photo Nos. 2,7-9,26-28,35-37 Photo Nos. 3,10-12,29-31,38-40
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5.2 Layout Plan of Suspected Premises
FS ponding test on the

shower area for 1 hour &
spraying test to the
enclosing walls of shower
area at least 1.5m high from
the floor level for not less
than 15 minutes.
Photo nos. 18-21
BS ponding test on the floor

slab of the bathroom for 1 hour.
Photo nos. 14-17
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6. Record Photos
6.1 Control Photos Indicated with Check Points at Affected Premises
Control Photo 1
X Cp1
X Cp4 X Cp2 X Cp3
X Cp5
X Cp6
X RP4
X RP3
X RP 1
X RP2
Initial Inspection Record with Checkpoint at ceiling and wall of living room
on 26/5/2021.
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Control Photo 2
X Cp1 X Cp2 X Cp3
X Cp6
X Cp4 X Cp5
X RP4
X RP3
X RP 1
X RP2
Initial Inspection Record with Checkpoint at ceiling bathroom on 26/5/2021.
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Control Photo 3
X Cp3
X Cp1 X Cp2
X RP4
X RP3 X Cp6
X RP 1 X Cp4
X RP2
X Cp5
Initial Inspection Record with Checkpoint at ceiling and wall of bedroom on
26/5/2021.
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6.2 Photos at Affected Premises and Suspected Premises
Photos of Affected Premises before test
Photo No: 4
Record Date: 26/5/2021
Description:
Ceiling and wall of living
room
No colour dye was noted at

the ceiling and wall of
living room
Photo no. 5
Description:
No fluorescent effect was
observed under UV light at
living room .
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Photo no. 6
Description:
Moisture meter content
check at affected ceiling of
living room
CP 3 - MC= 23.2
Photo No: 7
Description:
Ceiling of bathroom

the ceiling of bathroom
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Photo no. 8
Description:
Photo no. 9
Description:
bathroom
CP 5 - MC= 31.6
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Photo No: 10
Description:
Ceiling and wall of
bedroom

bedroom
Photo no. 11
Description:
the ceiling of bedroom
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Photo no. 12
Description:
bedroom
CP 3 - MC= 35.8
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Photo of external wall before test
Photo No: 13
Description:
General condition of
Affected Premises
external wall.
Suspected
Premises
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Photos of Suspected Premises during test
Photo No: 14
Description:
General condition of the
bathroom before test.
Photo No: 15
Description:
slab of the bathroom
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Photo No: 16
Description:
slab of the bathroom before
cleaning.
26/05/2021 14:19
Photo No: 17
Description:
floor slab of the bathroom
after test.
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Photo No: 18
Description:
shower area before test.
Photo No: 19
Description:
shower area & spraying test
to the enclosing walls of
shower area at least 1.5m
high from the floor level
for not less than 15
minutes.
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Photo No: 20
Description:
floor slab of bathroom &
spraying test to the
enclosing walls of
bathroom at least 1.5m
high from the floor level
for not less than 15 minutes
26/05/2021 14:16
before cleaning.
Photo No: 21
Description:
shower area after test.
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Photo of external wall after test
Photo No: 22
Affected Premises Suspected Description:
Premises General condition of

external wall.
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Result monitoring at Affected Premises
Photo no: 23
Description:
the ceiling of living room
after test.
Photo No: 24
Description:
after test.
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Photo No: 25
Description:
living room.
CP 5 - MC =18.9
Photo no: 26
Description:
26/05/2021 14:33 after test.
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Photo No: 27
Description:
after test.
Photo No: 28
Description:
bathroom
CP 5 - MC =31.6
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Photo no: 29
Description:
the ceiling of bedroom after
26/05/2021 14:34 test.
Photo No: 30
Description:
the ceiling of bedroom after
test.
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Photo No: 31
Description:
bedroom
CP 2 - MC =41.8
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Photo No: 32
Description:
no colour dye was noted at
the ceiling of living room.
Photo No: 33
Description:
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Photo No: 34
Description:
living room
CP 5 - MC= 34.3
Photo No: 35
Description:
the ceiling of bathroom.
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Photo No: 36
Description:
Photo No: 37
Description:
bathroom
CP 6 - MC= 30.8
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Photo No: 38
Description:
the ceiling of bedroom.
Photo No: 39
Description:
the ceiling of bedroom
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Photo No: 40
Description:
bedroom
CP 2 - MC= 71.4
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7. Moisture Content Record at Affected Premises
Seepage Location: Ceiling of living room

Assignment No.: 5OJ132/2021/KT/112
Control Photo No. 1
Initial Record taken on: 26/5/2021 at 12:46

Weather: Rainy (weather in past 2 days: Rainy)
Moisture Content (Check Point) Moisture Content (Ref. pt.)
Date
CP1 CP2 CP3 CP4 CP5 CP6 CP7 CP8 CP9 CP10 RP1 RP2 RP3 RP4
23.1 22.3 23.2 21.5 19.6 18.3 19.3 20.1 17.4 17.1
26/5/2021 22.8 23.1 24.1 20.9 19.9 18.8 20.4 19.4 19.2 17.3
19.9 22.8 23.9 19.9 20.9 17.9 19.9 20.0 18.3 16.6
Record taken on: 26/5/2021 at 14:28

Date
29.6 21.2 27.6 19.4 31.6 31.6 19.4 19.4 19.9 20.3
26/5/2021 30.0 21.1 26.9 19.9 32.1 32.2 19.9 18.8 21.1 21.1
29.9 19.9 28.8 20.4 30.9 30.9 20.4 20.1 20.4 19.9

Weather: Rainy (weather in past 2 days: Sunny)
Date
16.6 23.4 20.8 18.0 34.3 20.4 17.6 18.4 15.5 16.4
17/7/2021 42.5 24.4 21.1 19.3 35.1 21.1 17.3 18.1 15.1 16.1
42.1 23.1 20.8 18.2 34.4 19.9 17.1 17.6 14.6 15.8
** 3 sets of moisture meter readings
Abbreviations:
CP – Check Point RP – Reference Point D – Dripping WDL – Water Droplet
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Seepage Location: Ceiling of bathroom
Control Photo No. 2

Date
22.6 28.9 27.8 31.3 31.6 36.1 20.4 20.1 17.1 18.8
26/5/2021 23.1 29.1 27.7 31.1 30.9 36.1 21.1 19.4 18.3 19.3
20.9 27.8 28.2 29.9 31.1 35.9 19.9 20.0 18.8 19.1

Date
10.1 19.1 30.3 19.4 18.9 20.0 20.0 22.8 19.9 19.9
26/5/2021 11.4 18.8 31.1 19.9 19.2 20.9 21.3 23.6 18.8 19.3
10.9 20.4 30.9 20.4 18.8 21.1 20.9 24.8 21.0 20.9

Date
18.1 21.9 20.8 30.8 28.5 30.6 16.7 18.8 17.4 17.2
17/7/2021 19.2 20.9 21.1 31.1 29.1 31.1 17.2 19.9 17.7 16.9
20.0 23.1 20.8 30.2 30.1 32.9 18.1 18.2 18.1 17.2
Abbreviations:
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Seepage Location: Ceiling of bedroom
Control Photo No. 3

Date
21.6 24.7 35.8 28.1 30.0 31.1 20.4 20.1 17.1 18.8
26/5/2021 21.1 25.1 36.1 29.9 29.9 32.3 21.1 19.4 18.3 19.3
19.9 27.8 35.5 30.1 29.3 33.1 19.9 20.0 18.8 19.1

Date
36.9 41.8 30.3 33.3 29.9 19.9 19.3 20.9 17.8 19.9
26/5/2021 37.1 42.2 31.1 32.8 31.1 21.1 20.1 19.3 18.3 19.3
36.6 41.9 30.9 31.1 32.1 20.8 19.1 18.8 19.0 20.9

Date
52.7 71.4 43.7 50.7 51.0 52.7 17.2 20.9 21.4 18.8
17/7/2021 53.1 71.1 42.9 51.1 50.9 51.1 18.1 21.1 22.5 19.2
52.1 69.9 42.1 49.9 51.1 50.9 19.1 20.4 21.0 18.4
Abbreviations:
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8. Witness Statement
8.1 Witness Statement (I)
I, Li Hin Chun have been appointed as Technical Officer of Pioneer management Limited since 2021.
My duty is responsible for carrying out investigation of water seepage complaint.
On 26/5/2021, I inspected the premises known as Room 6, 19/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens, Kwun Tong,
Kowloon, the readings of moisture content at the ceiling and wall of bedroom were 35% or above
except ceiling and wall of living room, ceiling of bathroom.
On 26/5/2021, I investigated and carried out the required tests in the premises known as Room 6, 20/F,
Block M, Amoy Gardens, Kwun Tong, Kowloon. The tests were carried out as follows:-
1. BS ponding test on the floor slab of bathroom for 1 hour.

2. FS ponding test on the shower area for 1 hour and FS spraying test to the enclosing walls of the
shower area by using electrical pressure sprayer at least 1.5 meter high from the floor level for
not less than 15 minutes.
On 26/5/2021, result monitoring inspections recorded that neither colour dyes nor fluorescent effect
were noted at the ceiling and wall of living room, ceiling of bathroom & ceiling of bedroom in the
Affected Premises. Moreover, the readings of moisture content at the ceiling and wall of bedroom
were 35% or above except ceiling and wall of living room, ceiling of bathroom.
On 17/7/2021, result monitoring inspections recorded that neither colour dyes nor fluorescent effect
were noted at the ceiling and wall of living room, ceiling of bathroom & ceiling of bedroom in the
Affected Premises. Moreover, the readings of moisture content at the ceiling and wall of bedroom
were 35% or above except except ceiling and wall of living room, ceiling of bathroom.
The procedure of carrying out of the required tests was in accordance with the specifications as
stipulated in the Contract Conditions.
The above are true to the best my knowledge and belief.

Technical Officer conducting the inspection and tests and take photos:
Signature : Date : 6/8/2021
Name : Li Hin Chun

Post : Technical Officer
44
8.2 Witness Statement (II)
I, KONG Siu- Fung, posted as Professional Officer of Pioneer Management Consultants Limited since
2021. I am responsible for the supervision works for Agreement No. 5OJ132 and hereby concluded
that:
(i) On 17/7/2021, the source of seepage at the except ceiling and wall of living room, ceiling of
bathroom & ceiling and wall of bedroom in Room 6, 19/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens, Kwun
Tong, Kowloon could not be identified.
The procedure of carrying out of the required tests was in accordance with the specifications as
stipulated in the Contract Conditions.
The above are true to the best my knowledge and belief.
Professional Officer
Signature :
Name : KONG Siu - fung Date : 6/8/2021

Post : Engineer
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Assignment No. : 5OJ132/2021/KT/112

Agreement No. : 50J132

JO File Ref. : 171/417681(0M)/1906/2019(R1)

Employer : BD/FEHD Joint Office 4

Consultant : Pioneer Management Limited

5.1 Layout Plan of Affected Premises

7. Moisture Content Record at Affected Premises

Appendix B — Record of Visits and Telephone Contact

1.1 Case Details

Assignment No. 5OJ/132/2021/KT/112

JO File Ref. 171/417681(0M)/1906/2019(R1)

Name of Informant: MR. TSE

Contact Phone No.: 9402 2883

Address: Room 6, 19/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens,

Existing Usage: Residential Use

Name of Owner / Occupier MR. AU

Contact Phone No.: 9732 1707

Address: Room 6, 20/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens,

Existing Usage: Residential Use

Testing Method Equipment / Materials Used Date of Calibration of

1 Visual Inspection  UV Lamp  N/A

No. of 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Location Affected Suspected Affected Affected

Date of 26/5/2021 26/5/2021 26/5/2021 17/7/2021

Time of 12:46 13:05 14:28 15:54

Weather Rainy Rainy Rainy Rainy

Technical Li Hin Chun Li Hin Chun Li Hin Chun Li Hin Chun

1.4 Quantity of Testing Items

Item Description Test Quantity

For and on behalf of

2.1 Inspection and investigation of the Affected Premises

Location(s) refers to layout plan at Section 5. Photo(s) refers to Section 6. Moisture

1 Location(s) of seepage area

3 All concerned areas are available for inspection:

First occurrence of seepage: 20/12/2021

Changes of seriousness over time:

Seepage appears or becomes more serious during particular time period:

Moisture Content (MC) of the seepage area is checked:

Any sign of colour dye observed:

Any fluorescent effect on the seepage area under UV light:

5 Set Check Points (CP) at appropriate locations for monitoring MC:

7 Whether the source of seepage originates within the Affected Premises:

8 The Suspected Premises causing the seepage is at:

2.2 Conclusion and recommendation after inspection and investigation

2 Source of seepage has been identified:

Location(s) refers to layout plan at Section 5

2 Examination on the condition of the Suspected Premises:

Any form of water leakage at the Suspected Premises:

Any sign of poor workmanship or dilapidation noted in the following items:

Any sign of dampness or accumulation of water underneath bath tub:

A. Possibility of drainage leakage:

B. Possibility of water supply pipe (fresh water/ flushing water) leakage:

iii) Conclusion: Infiltration from building envelope was uncertain.

D. Seepage from floor slab, non-proprietary shower area/ roof:

E. Seepage from enclosing walls of bathtub/ shower tray (proprietary product):

Address: Room 6, 20/F, Block M, Amoy Gardens, Kwun Tong, Kowloon

B. Other Areas (i.e. kitchen, balcony, flat roof, roof):

C. Other Areas (i.e. kitchen, balcony, flat roof, roof):

1 Source of water seepage: