Ning Hon-ho: EMSD Prosecutes 22 Cases of Lift Contractor Violations
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On 4 November 2026, Secretary for Development Ning Hon-ho said that over the past 5 years the EMSD successfully prosecuted 22 cases involving violations by registered lift contractors or engineering personnel, and took 10 disciplinary actions, including cancellation of registration, suspension of registration and fines. She said the EMSD has launched a comprehensive review covering new installation and major alteration works, examination and maintenance requirements and the supervision system, expected to be completed by end-this year, during which the scope of on-site re-inspections will be expanded. Ning Hon-ho also said the independent investigation report on the lift works at Clinical Block 1 of Queen Mary Hospital has been submitted to the Chief Executive.
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- 香港電台·即時本地Bernadette Linn: EMSD Prosecuted 22 Cases of Lift Contractor Violations in 5 Years, Took 10 Disciplinary Actions
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says that over the past 5 years, the EMSD successfully prosecuted 22 cases involving violations by registered lift contractors or engineering personnel, and took 10 disciplinary actions, including cancellation of registration, suspension of registration and fines. She says the EMSD has launched a comprehensive review covering new installation and major alteration works, examination and maintenance requirements and the supervision system, expected to be completed by end-this year, during which the scope of on-site re-inspections will be expanded. The independent investigation report on the lift works at Clinical Block 1 of Queen Mary Hospital has been submitted to the Chief Executive.
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