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4thWitness Statement of Mr KEUNG Sai Ming (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR6: Adequacy of Laws & Penalties

4th statement by Mr. KEUNG Sai Ming

Summary

The "4th Witness Statement of Mr. KEUNG Sai Ming" is a document submitted to the Independent Committee investigating the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. It addresses inspection protocols, misunderstandings about fire safety system (FSI) approvals, and alleged misconduct by contractors Victory Fire Engineering Limited and China Status Development. The statement also outlines ongoing and proposed measures to enhance fire safety governance and clarifies inspection procedures, including when prior notice is required.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為姜世明先生第四份英文證人陳述，內容詳述其於王府火災調查中的觀察與證詞，全文共14頁，提供重要事實供調查參考。

Key points

  • FSD approved 16 FSI shutdown extensions, followed up after 4 months.
  • FSD inspections at Wang Fuk Court lacked verification of fire alarm efficiency.
  • Victory Fire Engineering and China Status suspected of misconduct or negligence.
  • Annual inspections misunderstood to require latest 'Code of Practice' compliance.
  • FSD clarifies industry confusion on annual inspection checklist completion.
  • Medium and long-term measures proposed for fire safety governance enhancement.

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Inspection and compliance

Details on inspections at Wang Fuk Court, including prior notice policies and FSD's follow-up actions.

ToR2 Fire safety systems

Discussion of the fire alarm system's inefficiency and the annual inspection checklist.

ToR3 Contractor misconduct

Highlights of suspected misconduct by Victory Fire Engineering Limited and China Status Development and Engineering Company Limited.

ToR7 Future governance

Ongoing efforts and medium/long-term measures for fire safety governance post-incident.

In the news

This document connects to these themes in the news coverage analysis (News & Coverage).

Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksDisabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reelsSupervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractorsReforms and recommendations
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