{
  "id": 16031804,
  "title": "Missing lift fire door frames confined to Taizoom, Hong Kong authorities say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/missing-lift-fire-door-frames-confined-to-taizoom-hong-kong-16031804",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T10:39:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3371792/missing-lift-fire-door-frames-confined-taizoom-hong-kong-authorities-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong authorities have found no missing fire-resistant door frames in lifts installed by contractors other than Taizoom Elevator, following inspections that revealed the issue was confined to Taizoom's lifts. After 338 buildings serviced by Taizoom were confirmed to lack crucial fire-resistant components, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department launched citywide inspections of lifts handled by Taizoom, which began on October 16. The department discovered that 338 buildings under Taizoom's service lacked the essential components, which prevent flames and smoke from entering the lift shaft during a fire. The department also required other registered lift contractors to inspect lifts installed over the past decade and submit reports, which led to the conclusion that none of the 70 single-block buildings and 20 buildings within housing estates serviced by other contractors had missing door frame components. The property management companies, owners' corporations, and residents of all inspected buildings have been notified of the results. The department will now focus on installing lift door frames for affected buildings, with the costs covered by the contractors. Police have arrested a Taizoom director and two registered lift engineers on suspicion of deception involving safety certificates claiming completion of the work.",
  "summary": "Inspections into lift safety across Hong Kong have found no missing fire-resistant door frames among contractors other than Taizoom Elevator, authorities said on Thursday, after 338 buildings served by the firm were confirmed to lack the crucial components. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department offered an update on the checks on Thursday after the government pledged to expand the…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/hong-kong-semi-private-schools-admit-20-more-non-local-students-under",
        "published": "2026-10-21T13:03:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}