According to a statement released yesterday by the Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU), advertisements promoting balcony grille installation services have recently surfaced on social media and video platforms, openly endorsing illegal activities.
Consequently, the bureau urged citizens not to take chances by engaging with these illegal services.
The statement noted that the bureau has been closely monitoring advertisements for private engineering services. Recently, multiple advertisements for balcony grille installations have emerged on various online platforms, using short videos to promote these illegal activities. This approach solicits business and entices citizens to undertake unlawful work, thereby jeopardising public safety.
The statement reminded citizens that installing a balcony grille is illegal, and violations will be pursued once documented. To ensure building safety and a suitable living environment, citizens are urged to remain vigilant and avoid using balcony grille installation services, actively cooperating with the government to eliminate illegal structures.
The statement added that the Urban Construction Legal System has increased fines for individuals engaging in illegal works and introduced penalties such as “cutting off water and electricity” for non-compliance with demolition orders. The Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has specifically targeted illegal structures like balcony grilles. Recently, one case resulted in a fine of 180,000 patacas, while another case involving multiple installations incurred a fine of 240,000 patacas.
The bureau urges citizens to cooperate in maintaining building safety and a suitable living environment while avoiding illegal activities.
Balcony grilles have been a familiar sight in Macau for decades.
This undated and pixelated handout photo provided by the Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) yesterday shows advertisements promoting balcony grille installation services on social media platforms.
