Definitions :

1.

The "Net Operational Floor Area" (NOFA) specified, unless otherwise stated, comprises a summation, round up, of all internal dimensions of rooms/spaces contained within the approved Schedule of Accommodation. This area excludes all structure and partitions, circulation areas, staircases, staircase halls, lift landings, the space occupied by toilet facilities, mechanical and electrical services such as lift and air-conditioning systems.

2.

"Net Usable Floor Area" (NUFA) applicable to Private Developments and Public Housing Estates, comprises the Net Operational Floor Area plus ancillary accommodation including circulation space, toilets, internal partitions, structure etc. for the sole use of the facility. This excludes common areas, lift and staircase enclosures, structural elements and service ducts forming part of, serving or supporting the remainder of the building.

Notes :

(a)

The NUFA indicated may serve as a guide on the area to be allowed when a site or premises is/are reserved for each facility. It is essential that the NOFA i.e. all the areas specified in the Schedules of Accommodation are provided. A deviation of 5% below or above the approved NOFA due to design constraints may be acceptable depending on individual case.

(b)

For the avoidance of doubt, the space requirement of 443m² is an approved space standard for the Combined Mode of Nursery-cum-Crèches Services providing 32 places for children aged 0 to below 2 and 70 places for children aged 2 to below 6. According to the Child Care Services Ordinance (Cap.243), a child care centre provides both nursery services and crèche services to children under the age of 3 years. Hence, from the operational perspective, the service mode of a child care centre is the same as a nursery-cum-crèche. The actual requirement of a child care centre is to be advised by the Director of Social Welfare on a case-by-case basis.