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5thWitness Statement of Mr KEUNG Sai Ming (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR6: Adequacy of Laws & Penalties

5th statement by Mr. KEUNG Sai Ming, Fire Services Department

Summary

The "5th 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 inaccuracies in a prior statement by Mr. Leung Ping-kay of China Status Development and Engineering Company Limited. Key points include clarifications on the roles of registered fire service installation contractors (RFSICs), the inappropriateness of one RFSIC signing statutory documents for work performed by another, and the importance of compliance with Fire Services Department Circular Letter No. 1/2021 to ensure accountability and fire safety standards.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為姜世明先生第五份英文證人陳述，內容詳述其於王府火災調查中的相關證詞，全文共13頁，提供重要事實供調查參考。

Key points

  • Mr. KEUNG Sai Ming addresses inaccuracies in Mr. LEUNG Ping-kay's statement.
  • Prestige Construction & Fire Engineering is a registered RFSIC; PC&E is not.
  • Prestige Construction did not perform FSI-related works at Wang Fuk Court.
  • FSD Circular Letter No. 1/2021 outlines strict SDN notification requirements.
  • Unacceptable for one RFSIC to sign SDN if another performs the work.
  • Non-compliance with SDN rules undermines statutory accountability and enforcement.

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR2 Fire safety compliance and enforcement

Discussion of RFSIC roles, statutory accountability, and compliance with FSD Circular Letter No. 1/2021 regarding SDN notifications and FSI maintenance.

ToR3 Contractor and subcontractor practices

Clarification on the roles of Prestige Construction & Fire Engineering Co Ltd (RFSIC) versus PC&E (non-RFSIC) and their involvement in works at Wang Fuk Court.

ToR5 Accuracy and reliability of submitted documents

Response to inaccuracies in Mr. Leung Ping-kay's 2nd statement and emphasis on the importance of proper documentation and notification mechanisms.

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