Fire Risks Not Spotted Due to Old Inspection Guidelines
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 09:55 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Government surveyors failed to detect major fire risks at a housing complex in Hong Kong because they were following outdated guidelines that did not require in-person inspections of renovation works.
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