2ndWitness Statement of Mr KU Siu Ping (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR6: Adequacy of Laws & Penalties

Second witness statement of Mr. KU Siu Ping

Summary

The "2nd Witness Statement of Mr. KU Siu Ping" is a 15-page document submitted to the Independent Committee investigating the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. It details the actions of the Independent Checking Unit (ICU) regarding complaints and inspections related to air-conditioning hoods, architectural features, and the use of foam boards during renovation works. The statement outlines four site inspections conducted between 2024 and 2025, correspondence with contractors, and the ICU's reliance on the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme to ensure compliance with building regulations.

Summary in 繁體中文

此文件為辜肇平先生第二份英文證人供詞，內容詳述其相關事件的證詞，全文共15頁，提供關鍵事實供調查及司法參考。

Key points

ICU conducted four site inspections on A/C hoods and architectural features.
Foam boards were used in Wang Fuk Court renovation works.
Registered Inspector and Contractor are responsible under the Buildings Ordinance.
Will Power Architects reported lack of fixing reinforcement in A/C hoods.
Public complaints included cracks on walls and foam board use concerns.
ICU to provide a Second List of Documents to the Committee.

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR2 Inspection and compliance

Details of four site inspections related to A/C hoods and architectural features, including dates (e.g., 25 September 2024, 28 October 2024) and issues such as foam board use and fixing reinforcement.

ToR3 Materials and safety standards

Mentions of foam boards used in WFC Renovation and their compliance under the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS) and Buildings Ordinance, Cap. 123.

ToR5 Roles and responsibilities

Clarification of the roles of the Registered Inspector (RI) and Registered Contractor (RC) in ensuring compliance with the Buildings Ordinance and professional standards.

In the news

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Flammable foam boards and non-retardant netting Supervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors Adequacy of laws, penalties and the honour system

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