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DISASTER● ELEVATED1h ago · Oct 18, 2026, 3:47 PM

Lifts at 74 more buildings serviced by Taizoom lack safety parts, taking total to 152

South China Morning Post · east asia

Hong Kong authorities have said lifts at 74 more private buildings installed by Taizoom Elevator are missing crucial door frame components, taking the total of affected properties to 152. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department provided the updated figures on Sunday night as citywide inspections of all lifts handled by Taizoom were carried out. The door frame components help protect lift occupants against flames and smoke in the event of a fire, an expert earlier explained. According...

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