{
  "id": 14749593,
  "title": "Firm accused of cost-cutting, false declarations over fire-safety parts in 48 lifts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/firm-accused-of-cost-cutting-false-declarations-over-fire-safety",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T17:17:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3371062/firm-accused-cost-cutting-false-declarations-over-fire-safety-parts-48-lifts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong authorities have uncovered alleged cost-cutting and false declarations involving fire-safety components in a contractor's replacement of 48 lifts at two public housing estates. Taizoom Elevator (Hong Kong) was found to have omitted necessary door-frame components and only installed fire-resisting doors in the affected lifts. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department reported the serious deficiencies during surprise inspections. Despite the missing components, the department stated that the affected lifts remained safe for normal operation. Taizoom was ordered to reinspect all affected lifts and install the missing components at its own expense. A citywide inspection of all lifts installed by Taizoom is currently underway, and the Housing Authority expressed concern, vowing to pursue liabilities against the contractor.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong authorities have uncovered alleged corner-cutting and false declarations involving fire-safety components in a contractor’s replacement of 48 lifts at two public housing estates. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department said on Thursday that surprise inspections had found serious deficiencies in projects carried out by Taizoom Elevator (Hong Kong) at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in…",
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "Firm accused of cost-cutting, false declarations over fire-safety parts in 48 lifts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/firm-accused-of-cost-cutting-false-declarations-over-fire-safety-14753050",
        "published": "2026-10-15T17:17:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}