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Hong Kong Mandates Scaffolding Safety After Fatal Fire

12/10/2025

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Hong Kong authorities will require sampling and certification of scaffolding nets after the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed at least 160 people.
The government plans to mandate fire-retardant tests for scaffold materials.
Investigations into the fire have led to 21 arrests and disciplinary actions against parties breaching regulations.
The Urban Renewal Authority has removed Will Power Architects and Prestige Construction from its rehabilitation registration scheme due to their involvement.

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Hong Kong authorities will require sampling and certification of scaffolding nets after the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed at least 160 people.
The government plans to mandate fire-retardant tests for scaffold materials.
Investigations into the fire have led to 21 arrests and disciplinary actions against parties breaching regulations.
The Urban Renewal Authority has removed Will Power Architects and Prestige Construction from its rehabilitation registration scheme due to their involvement.