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Opening Address by Counsel for Hop On Management Company Limited (Chinese only)

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Opening address 中文 PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Opening address by counsel for Hop On Management Company Limited (Chinese only)

Summary

Hop On Management Company Limited, represented by its counsel, defended its role in fire safety management during the hearing on the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire incident. The company emphasized its compliance with building maintenance regulations, highlighted its professional expertise, and challenged allegations of negligence, while noting limitations in controlling residents' actions. It called for a clear delineation of management responsibilities and requested a fair assessment of its duties.

Summary in English

The document is the opening address delivered by counsel for Hop On Management Company Limited, presented in Chinese. It pertains to the independent committee established to investigate the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire. The address outlines the company's position and key facts related to the incident under review.

Key points

  • Hop On Management defends its fire safety management role
  • Emphasizes compliance with building maintenance regulations
  • Challenges allegations of negligence in fire prevention
  • Highlights limitations in control over residents' actions
  • Calls for clear delineation of management responsibilities
  • Requests fair assessment of management company’s duties

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ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Document emphasizes Hop On Management's compliance with building maintenance regulations and their role in fire safety management.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Counsel challenges allegations of negligence, defending Hop On Management's supervisory role in fire prevention.

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Supervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractorsAdequacy of laws, penalties and the honour system
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