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Taizoom Elevator Safety Scandal
A Hong Kong lift safety scandal involving contractor Taizoom Elevator has grown to encompass 338 buildings lacking critical fire-safety components, prompting calls for regulatory reform of inspection and engineer accreditation systems.
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## Overview
An investigation into Hong Kong lift contractor Taizoom Elevator has expanded dramatically, now covering 338 buildings found to lack critical fire-safety components (SCMP, October 19).
## Key Details
- Safety checks uncovered 186 additional affected buildings, bringing the total to 338 as of Monday (SCMP, October 19).
- The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department's (EMSD) latest inspections covered lifts at 184 single-block buildings and two others (SCMP, October 19).
- Missing components were designed to prevent flames and smoke from entering lift shafts during a fire (SCMP, October 19).
- The scandal has prompted calls for a review of inspection checks and engineer accreditation standards (SCMP, October 19).
## Why It Matters
The scale of the scandal raises serious questions about regulatory oversight of building safety contractors in Hong Kong and could lead to regulatory reform, litigation, and reputational fallout for the construction and engineering accreditation system.