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Hong Kong hotel fire safety rule softened to encouragement

Hong Kong's Home Affairs Department has decided against mandating fire escape hoods in hotel rooms, opting instead to encourage their provision. This change follows discussions with the hotel industry and the Fire Services Department. While the department emphasized the importance of visitor safety and the protective benefits of smoke hoods, it will not offer advice on their placement in common or staff areas, leaving procurement guidance to the Fire Services Department. AI

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Hong Kong hotel fire safety rule softened to encouragement

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Hong Kong backtracks on requiring hotels to put fire escape hoods in rooms

    Hong Kong authorities have backtracked on plans to require hotels to provide fire escape hoods in guest rooms and other spaces after industry leaders expressed concerns, and have said they will only encourage the equipment’s usage at this stage. The Home Affairs Department said o…