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Hong Kong firm Taizoom Elevator faces fire-safety violations in lift replacements

Hong Kong authorities have uncovered alleged cost-cutting and false declarations by Taizoom Elevator (Hong Kong) concerning fire-safety components in 48 lift replacements. Surprise inspections revealed deficiencies in lifts installed at Tsui Ping (North) Estate and Pok Hong Estate. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department found that Taizoom submitted fire-resistance test reports despite only installing fire-resisting doors and not the required corresponding door-frame components. AI

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Hong Kong firm Taizoom Elevator faces fire-safety violations in lift replacements

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Danny Mok ·

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

    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 inspection…