Hong Kong authorities have issued 21 fines to construction workers for smoking on site within the first six days of a new ban. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui stated that approximately 530 construction sites were inspected, with the situation deemed "not ideal" but "not severe." In addition to the fines, five improvement notices were issued, and one case is being evaluated for potential prosecution. The ban was implemented following a fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court in November, which was suspected to be caused by smoking during renovations. AI
RANK_REASON This is a local regulatory enforcement action, not a significant industry-wide development.
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