Firm accused of cost-cutting, false declarations over fire-safety parts in 48 lifts

South China Morning Post·October 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM

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Hong Kong authorities have uncovered alleged corner-cutting and false declarations involving fire-safety components in a contractor’s replacement of 48 lifts at two public housing estates. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department said on Thursday that surprise inspections had found serious deficiencies in projects carried out by Taizoom Elevator (Hong Kong) at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin. It said 39 lifts replaced between May 2025 and July this...

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Firm accused of cost-cutting, false declarations over fire-safety parts in 48 lifts

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