Independent Committee on Wang Fuk Court Fire Recommends Amending Legislation

The independent committee on the Wang Fuk Court fire has published its report, making multiple recommendations on fire safety. The report recommends amending the Buildings Ordinance to introduce direct criminal offences punishing those who use or approve the use of temporary protective materials that fail to meet statutory fire safety standards; it also recommends capping the cumulative shutdown period of major fire service installations at 60 days and prohibiting on-site ignition tests from being used as evidence of compliance with fire performance standards. The current progress is that the committee has submitted its report and recommendations; the report does not mention whether the government accepts them or any legislative timetable.

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