9 Sept 2026OfficialProsecutions
Wang Fuk Court fire: BD brings 259 charges over the estate's major repair works
The Buildings Department has brought 259 charges against the works consultant, the main contractor and four people over the major repair works linked to last November's fire at Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po. The charges include using non-compliant materials, failing to supervise prescribed repairs and carrying out works in a way that caused injury and damage. BD has stepped up checks on scaffolding nets and fire safety at major repair sites across Hong Kong.
Key points
- 259 charges against the works consultant, the main contractor and four people
- Concerns non-fire-retardant nets, foam boards over windows and removed staircase windows
- Every major repair site gets a surprise inspection at least every six months
- Scaffolding nets need an approved fire-retardant test report before going up
- The Development Bureau plans Buildings Ordinance amendments with heavier penalties by year end
Our summary; the original prevails. Read the full text in the government press release.