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Witness Statement of Mr YAM Lap Yin, Brian (Chinese only)
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firsthand account by Mr. Yam Lap Yin, Brian
Summary
The witness statement by Mr. Yam Lap Yin, Brian, Assistant Manager of the Urban Renewal Authority's Building Rehabilitation Division, provides a firsthand account related to the Wang Fuk Court fire. It details building conditions, fire response, and interactions with the owners' corporation, highlighting issues in fire safety management and the Urban Renewal Authority's role in advising on rehabilitation programs without interfering in management decisions.
Summary in English
The document is a witness statement from Mr. Yam Lap Yin, submitted to the Independent Committee investigating the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong. It details Mr. Yam’s personal account and observations related to the incident, providing key testimony for the official inquiry.
Key points
- Witness statement by Mr. Yam Lap Yin, Brian
- Affiliated with Urban Renewal Authority
- Provides firsthand account related to Wang Fuk Court fire
- Details on building conditions and fire response
- Mentions specific observations during fire incident
- Highlights issues in fire safety management
How the Terms of Reference appear in this document
ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire
Mr. Yam describes observations related to the fire outbreak and initial conditions at Wang Fuk Court.
ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works
Statement includes details on building conditions and maintenance status as known by the Urban Renewal Authority.
ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities
Affiliation with Urban Renewal Authority and description of their role in building management and fire safety oversight.
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