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Closing Address by Counsel for Victory Fire Engineering Limited (English only)

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Closing address English PDF · scanned ToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

final arguments by counsel for Victory Fire Engineering Limited

Summary

The document is a "Closing Address by Counsel for Victory Fire Engineering Limited" presented to an Independent Committee investigating the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. It outlines Victory Fire's role as the registered fire service installation contractor (RFSIC) responsible for annual inspections but not for renovation works, which were handled by another contractor. The document discusses Victory Fire's compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Fire Services Department (FSD) Circular Letter No.1/2021, arguing that they were not obligated to notify the FSD about the fire alarm system shutdown under the existing framework.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為勝利消防工程有限公司律師的總結陳詞，內容詳述該公司在火警調查中的辯護立場及相關事實，旨在澄清指控並強調其合規經營。

Key points

  • Victory Fire was RFSIC for annual inspections, not renovation works.
  • China Status was RFSIC for renovation works at Wang Fuk Court.
  • ISS Eastpoint Properties managed Wang Fuk Court during the incident.
  • Victory Fire argues no duty to notify FSD of FAS shutdown.
  • FSD Circular Letter No.1/2021 outlines SDN requirements for FSI shutdowns.
  • Legislative amendments proposed to enhance fire safety management.

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR2 Fire safety systems and compliance

Discussion of Victory Fire's duties under FSD Circular Letter No.1/2021, including the use of SDN for notifying FSD about fire alarm system shutdowns in November 2025.

ToR3 Roles and responsibilities of contractors

Clarification that Victory Fire was the RFSIC for annual inspections and rectifications, but not for renovation works, which were handled by China Status Development and Engineering Company Limited.

ToR5 Regulatory framework and enforcement

Analysis of regulatory requirements for RFSICs, including the interpretation of FSD Circular Letter No.1/2021 and the SDN template.

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