Hong Kong authorities have implemented a new smoking ban at construction sites, resulting in the issuance of nine fixed-penalty tickets and 110 warnings to contractors and workers. The ban, which began last Friday, followed a fatal fire in November suspected to be caused by smoking during renovation. Over 200 construction sites have been inspected, with penalties ranging from HK$3,000 for individuals to HK$400,000 for contractors failing to enforce the regulations. AI
RANK_REASON Significant regulatory action in a major city concerning public safety. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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