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Shoddy work and cut corners at two Hong Kong housing estates: Chinese lift firm penalised, police step in

Hong Kong authorities found 48 lifts across two housing estates missing fire-resistant door frame components after contractor Taizoom Elevator replaced the equipment: 39 at Pok Hong in Sha Tin and 9 at Tsui Ping in Kwun Tong. Although Taizoom submitted a fire resistance test report and reported the work as complete, inspectors found it installed fire doors without the corresponding frame parts. Officials suspect serious negligence and false declarations, possibly involving criminal conduct, and the case has been referred to police. The affected lifts are said to remain safe in normal operation, but Taizoom must re-inspect all 48 lifts and pay for the missing parts within one month. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department is also checking all Taizoom-installed lifts across Hong Kong, while the Housing Authority expressed “deep concern”.

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Original headline: Ăn bớt, thi công cẩu thả tại 2 khu chung cư, một công ty thang máy Trung Quốc bị xử lý, cảnh sát vào cuộc điều tra

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