Lift firm faces probe over missing fire door frames

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) stated on late Thursday it has actually referred a signed up lift specialist to the authorities for possible scams after examinations discovered that fireproof door frames were missing out on from 48 freshly set up lifts at 2 public real estate estates.

The professional, Taizoom Elevator Company (HK) Limited, performed replacement deal with 39 lifts at Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin and 9 lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong in between February in 2015 and July this year. The business sent fire-resisting score certificates for the doorsets, just the fire doors themselves had actually been set up– the matching door frame parts were missing out on, the EMSD stated.

While the lifts can continue to run securely, the lack of the door frame elements is a non-compliance, the department stated. It included that initial proof recommends the business was guilty of severe neglect or misbehavior, which the case might include criminal offenses consisting of scams and making incorrect declarations.

The EMSD stated it has actually advised Taizoom to set up the missing out on parts within a month at its own expense. Each lift will require to be suspended for one to 2 days, with work arranged throughout non-peak hours to reduce disturbance.

The department will finish evaluations on all lifts set up by Taizoom citywide within 3 days, and will need other signed up professionals to carry out comparable checks. And it has actually begun an extensive evaluation of the lift regulative and guidance system, to be finished within the year.

The Housing Authority (HA) stated it was “highly concerned” about the occurrence and would pursue Taizoom’s liabilities.

The HA stated no other lift replacement deals with other Tenant Purchase Scheme estates were carried out by the very same business. It has actually informed the bundled owners of Fu Heng Estate, another public housing estate that is preparing for lift replacement, to suspend the tendering procedure.

The authority stated it will offer all essential assistance to secure homeowners’ interests and security.

Modified by Aaron Tam