Independent Committee on Wang Fuk Court Fire Recommends Immediate Ban on Combustible Materials Such as Foam on Windows and External Walls

The report of the independent committee on the Wang Fuk Court fire puts forward multiple immediate recommendations, including banning the use of foam boards, non-flame-retardant safety nets and plastic tarpaulins in light wells or nearby areas, and banning combustible materials on windows and external walls. The report also recommends banning the creation of openings in stairwells and lift lobbies, and requiring fire-resistant or fire-rated glass to be installed in windows along escape routes. For large-scale maintenance involving more than one building, external wall works should be carried out in phases.